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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Dover
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Dover
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Dover, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dover:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Dover costing on average $90 (€75).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Dover
How to get from Bristol to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 7h15 Bristol 1:45 AM Dover $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM 7h15 Bristol 1:45 AM Dover $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM 7h15 Bristol 1:45 AM Dover $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:45 PM 7h25 Bristol 10:10 PM Dover $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dover:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Dover costing on average $90 (€75).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Dover as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
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