Great Western Railway popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol → London | First and last departures7:00am — 11:19pm | Average duration1h 49m | Minimum price$38 | |
| London → Gloucester | First and last departures7:31am — 11:33pm | Average duration2h 3m | Minimum price$34 | |
| London → Bristol | First and last departures7:00am — 11:45pm | Average duration1h 50m | Minimum price$37 | |
| Bristol → Cardiff | First and last departures7:02am — 11:50pm | Average duration44m | Minimum price$11 | |
| Cardiff → London | First and last departures7:18am — 9:30pm | Average duration1h 59m | Minimum price$48 |
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Amenities on Great Western Railway trains
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Standard seat
- Wifi
- Power outlets
- Snack
Great Western Railway's Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Trains3730
- Cities120
- Countries1
- Routes1244
Great Western Railway Train classes
- Comfort
- Standard
Train travel is one of the most comfortable and scenic ways to see the world. With Great Western Railway, you can expect a smooth journey, which you can appreciate while contemplating the view from spacious seats
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Great Western Railway User Reviews
Customers had a very nice and wonderful travel experience on the train, with friendly staff and clean facilities. Some mentioned slight delays or longer than usual trips, but overall it was smooth, relaxing, and comfortable.
A wonderful travel experience. The train very nice and clean, perfectly on time and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Erhard G.
It was fine, the wierd thing was the ticket officers on both journeys there said they have never seen that ticket before?
Steve D.
The train was cancelled l! The trip didn’t happen!
Adam W.
Smooth, swift, relaxing, comfy & friendly
Greg M.
Slight longer than usual, but overall great journey
Khadija O.
Atrocious will never been ok again
Cal C.
Great Western Railway FAQ
Yes, you will be able to enjoy a WiFi connection on Great Western Railway trains! Chat with friends and family, check your social media and emails but keep in mind that streaming is limited so we recommend downloading your favorite movies and shows before your trip.
Yes, there are power outlets and USB plugs on Great Western Railway. No need to fear running out of battery during the best part of your movie! Note that Great Western Railway might use replacement trains, so we recommend bringing a battery pack, just in case.
Yes, Great Western Railway has a toilet on board. The toilet is located at the back of the train or near the middle. Remember to bring hand sanitizer with you, as most trains do not have running water.
Yes, you will be able to enjoy food and drinks when traveling with Great Western Railway. When selecting your Great Western Railway departure on Busbud, you will be able to see if you will get snacks or a full meal.
No, you don't need a printed ticket when traveling with Great Western Railway. Simply show your ticket on your phone along with a valid photo ID to board the train. You will receive your e-ticket by email when booking on Busbud.
Yes, Great Western Railway allows pets in the hold of the train. You need to contact Great Western Railway at least 24 hours before your trip to reserve your pet's place in the hold of the train. Certified Service animals are always allowed on the train.
When taking the train with Great Western Railway, you will be able to enjoy Air conditioning, Standard seat, , Power outlets, Toilet, Wifi. Great Western Railway offers a best-in-class experience to all travelers so you're sure to have a pleasant train trip.
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Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Train Lines
Curious about Great Western Railway's busiest routes? Here's where most of our passengers are heading!
- London to Bristol$69
- London to Oxford$23
- Bristol to London$68
- Bristol to Cardiff$24
- Newport to London$82
- Plymouth to Bristol$83
- Swansea to London$90
- Bristol to Plymouth$82
- London to Bath$67
- Cardiff to Bristol$24
- Exeter to Bristol$58
- Oxford to London$50
- Bristol to Exeter$58
- London to Swansea$98
- Bristol to Bath$16
- Gloucester to London$63
- Bath to London$66
- London to Newport$83
- Taunton to London$91
- Bridgwater to London$108
- Taunton to Bristol$24
- London to Cheltenham$69
- Hereford to London$75
- Cheltenham to London$63
- Plymouth to London$111
Top Destinations
From big cities to hidden gems, these are the places Great Western Railway can take you on your next adventure!
- Buses to London
- Buses to Bristol
- Buses to Reading
- Buses to Exeter
- Buses to Plymouth
- Buses to Cardiff
- Buses to Taunton
- Buses to Oxford
- Buses to Gloucester
- Buses to Swansea
- Buses to Bath
- Buses to Bridgwater
- Buses to Cheltenham
- Buses to Truro
- Buses to Penzance
- Buses to Salisbury
- Buses to Newton Abbot
- Buses to Newquay
- Buses to Torquay
- Buses to Weston-super-Mare
- Buses to Gatwick
- Buses to Newport
- Buses to Paignton
- Buses to Southampton
- Buses to Worcester
Top Stations and Locations
Need to know where to catch Great Western Railway? We've got a list of our main stops to help plan your trip.
- London Paddington
- Bristol Temple Meads
- Cardiff Central
- Oxford
- Southampton Central
- Swansea
- Newport (South Wales)
- Plymouth
- Bridgwater
- Gloucester
- Taunton
- Reading
- Torquay
- Newquay
- Barnstaple
- Hereford
- Paignton
- Chippenham
- Falmouth Town
- Truro
- Tiverton Parkway
- Basingstoke
- Banbury
- Carmarthen
- Totnes
Most popular airports and destinations
Flying part of the way? See where Great Western Railway can connect you to popular airports and help your reach your final stop!
- Heathrow to London Paddington
- London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff
- Oxford to London Gatwick Airport
- Newbury to London Paddington
- Torquay to London Paddington