London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads: train delays and possible money back
3,053 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Great Western. Delay is measured when the train reached Bristol Temple Meads.
If your train arrives 30 to 59 minutes late, you may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation worth half of a one-way ticket price. At 60 minutes late or more, it may be worth the full one-way ticket price. The train company checks your ticket, journey and claim before deciding whether to pay.
How this journey has changed
Monthly performance measured when trains reached Bristol Temple Meads. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay fell from 7.6 minutes to 7.5 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 619 | 50% | 8% | 9% | 8.3 min |
| Jul 2026 | 1012 | 51% | 5% | 4% | 7.6 min |
| Aug 2026 | 979 | 51% | 4% | 4% | 7.5 min |
| Sept 2026 to date | 443 | 54% | 4% | 3% | 6.8 min |
Every departure, ranked
Same booked train and weekday, checked over a year. Sorted by on-time record.
| Train | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | 60 minutes late or more | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 07:57 | 15 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 05:23 | 15 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 22:03 | 15 | 80% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 07:00 | 15 | 73% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 09:00 | 15 | 73% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 10:00 | 15 | 67% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 21:02 | 15 | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 12:00 | 15 | 60% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 06:00 | 15 | 60% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 10:30 | 15 | 53% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 07:29 | 15 | 53% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 11:00 | 15 | 47% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 13:00 | 15 | 47% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 08:30 | 15 | 47% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 14:00 | 15 | 47% | 8% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 09:30 | 15 | 47% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 17:00 | 15 | 40% | 8% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 15:00 | 15 | 40% | 7% | 7% | 1 |
| Fri 16:00 | 15 | 33% | 23% | 8% | 2 |
| Fri 14:30 | 15 | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 20:00 | 15 | 33% | 8% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 13:30 | 15 | 33% | 13% | 7% | 0 |
| Fri 17:30 | 15 | 33% | 15% | 8% | 2 |
| Fri 15:30 | 15 | 33% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 20:30 | 15 | 27% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 18:30 | 15 | 20% | 36% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 11:30 | 15 | 20% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 12:30 | 15 | 20% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 16:30 | 15 | 20% | 7% | 7% | 1 |
| Fri 19:00 | 15 | 20% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 18:01 | 15 | 0% | 25% | 0% | 3 |
Frequently asked
How often is the London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 51% of the 3,053 recorded London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 5% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 5% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads train has the strongest on-time record?
The Fri 07:57 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 87% of its 15 recorded journeys.
Which London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Fri 18:30 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 36% of journeys that reached Bristol Temple Meads. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Bristol Temple Meads may mean compensation worth half of a one-way ticket price. Arriving 60 minutes late or more may mean compensation worth the full one-way ticket price. The train company checks your ticket, journey and claim before deciding.