Meet Great Western Railway

April 21, 2026

Closer by train than you think

We’re excited to introduce you to Great Western Railway (GWR), one of the UK’s most iconic rail providers, connecting travelers to the heart of England and Wales.

Guided by the vision of “A Greater West for everyone,” GWR delivers reliable, comfortable, and scenic journeys to some of the region’s most sought-after destinations. From historic cities to coastal escapes and countryside retreats, GWR makes it easy for your clients to experience the UK by rail—offering a seamless, stress-free way to travel while you design unforgettable itineraries with confidence.

GWR Trains operates between London Paddington, the South West of England, Wales and the Cotswolds.

Journey times from London to:

Windsor (35min)

Oxford (1hr)

Bath (1hr 20min)

Bristol Temple Meads (1hr 35 min)

Cardiff (1hr 50min)

Exeter (2hr 10min)

Plymouth (3hr 10min)

Penzance (5hr 20min)

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Why book with GWR?

Booking with GWR makes getting around Britain easy, efficient, and enjoyable. Travel faster than car or coach while arriving at centrally located railway stations. Skip traffic, congestion, and travel more responsibly by reducing your carbon footprint. Along the way, take in the rolling hills, charming towns, and sweeping landscapes of the British countryside, turning travel time into part of the experience.

Intercity Express Train

Experience the best of UK train travel with our long-distance, high-speed Intercity Express Train services. With flexible ticket options and the choice of Standard or First Class, your journey can be tailored to your needs.

Choose from Standard or First Class tickets

All trains provide customers with charging points at all seats, free WiFi, and at-seat refreshments.

Standard tickets include:

At seat food and beverage table service
Seating in two with drop down table and four with static table
Luggage space
Electronic seat reservation notifications

First class includes everything in standard, plus:

Access to our First Class lounges at London Paddington and Cardiff Central
Extra legroom
More spacious, reclining seats
Enhanced WiFi connection
Complimentary refreshments

All-in-one plane and train tickets - GDS 9B

GWR has teamed up with a host of airline operators to allow customers to book a through ticket for their entire air and rail journey.

Tickets include:

Travel on GWR trains to and from London Gatwick Airport and London Paddington
Heathrow Express between London Heathrow Airport and London Paddington
Flights operated by our airline partners

You can book tickets using worldwide travel agents and our airline partners' websites. Please look for 9B on GDS.

Some of the partners we work with include:

Aeromexico

Air Canada

Air Serbia

ANA

Avianca

British Airways

Brussels Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Emirates

Ethiopian Airlines

Icelandair

Kenya Airways

Qatar Airways

Royal Jordanian

Singapore Airlines

South African Airways

TAP Portugal

Turkish Airlines

United Airlines

Great West Way Discover Pass

The Great West Way Discover Pass is the perfect way for travelers to travel. With a 125-mile route between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, trailers can explore at their own pace.

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