Trains from Southampton to Bristol

Southampton to Bristol train information

The journey from Southampton, situated in England and Bristol, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Using the train is a fast and convenient way to get to Bristol from Southampton. The average journey duration between Southampton to Bristol is 2h01m to travel the 65 miles.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Southampton to Bristol train tickets

Southampton - Bristol prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Southampton to Bristol by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Southampton - Bristol: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Southampton to Bristol are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £8 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £26 for your train. Thus, you may save 71% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Southampton to Bristol trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Southampton and Bristol by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bristol to Southampton and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Southampton - Bristol train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Southampton Bristol train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Southampton to Bristol cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Bristol to Southampton, the railcard will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey