How to travel from Bristol to Dover

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Travel Information to Dover from Bristol

Distance169 miles (273 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$15 - $35
Cheapest modeBus • $15 (€14) • 6 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $35 (€31) • 3 h 37 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Travel 169 miles (273 km) by train or bus to Dover from Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bristol to Dover.

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from Bristol to Dover

How to get from Bristol to Dover by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX040 · NX007
05:40AM7h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:00PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX040 · NX007
05:40AM7h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:00PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC23655+Great Western RailP08477+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP19615
08:33AM3h41
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:14PMDover Priory (DVP)
$1901One-way
3 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP08173+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP19685 · P18652
08:00AM3h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:55AMDover Priory (DVP)
$661One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailP08175+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP19683 · P18650
09:00AM3h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:55PMDover Priory (DVP)
$731One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailP08176+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP19613
09:30AM3h43
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
01:13PMDover Priory (DVP)
$731One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX040 · NX007
08:50AM7h30
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:20PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX040 · NX007
08:25AM7h55
Bristol, University Queens Road
04:20PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX040 · NX007
04:15PM7h10
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
11:25PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Dover

Travel to Dover easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Dover.

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There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Dover: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dover is a bus with an average price of $15 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dover:

Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $35 (€31) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Bristol and Dover is by train, which takes on average 3 h 37 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 30 min.

The distance is approximately 169 miles (273 km) from Bristol to Dover.

The average frequency per day from Bristol to Dover is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bristol to Dover as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to Dover:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bristol to Dover:

    • You can travel by bus to Dover from Bristol with National Express, and you can find National Express Bristol to Dover tickets for $15 (€14) on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Bristol to Dover with Great Western Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€31) with Great Western Rail from Bristol to Dover.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Dover with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Dover tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Bristol to Dover? Many Omio customers who go from Bristol to Dover usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam from Dover, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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