Travel Information from Dover to Bristol
| 169 miles (273 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $14 - $34 | |
| Bus • $14 (€13) • 6 h 20 min | |
| Train • $34 (€30) • 3 h 27 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Take a bus or train to travel 169 miles (273 km) from Dover to Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dover to Bristol.
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The best way to travel from Dover to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 travel options from Dover to Bristol: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Bristol:
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train with an average ticket price of $34 (€30) from Dover to Bristol.
The fastest way to get to Bristol from Dover is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 27 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 169 miles (273 km) from Dover to Bristol.
The average frequency per day from Dover to Bristol is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bristol from Dover as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dover to Bristol:
The following travel companies offer services from Dover to Bristol:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Bristol. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Dover to Bristol tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
- Great Western Rail can take you to Bristol by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from Dover to Bristol for $34 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Dover to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dover to Bristol.
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