Travel Information to Dover from Bristol
| 169 miles (273 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $15 - $35 | |
| Bus • $15 (€14) • 6 h 30 min | |
| Train • $35 (€31) • 3 h 37 min | |
| National 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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How to get from Bristol to Dover by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel 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.
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