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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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$80 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dover:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Dover costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
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