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Compare bus and train for Dover to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$57 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Bristol:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Bristol costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Dover to Bristol
How to get from Dover to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dover to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX007 · NX0405:15 AM6h30Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)11:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX007 · NX0405:15 AM6h30Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)11:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:12 AM3h50Dover Priory (DVP)12:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
Other options
- J90151+C01223+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington10:12 AM3h50Dover Priory (DVP)2:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
- J90153+W34690+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington9:12 AM3h53Dover Priory (DVP)1:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way2 transfers
- J90035+C50047 · C48139+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington10:13 AM4h15Dover Priory (DVP)2:28 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$711One-way3 transfers
- NX007 · NX0405:15 AM6h40Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)11:55 AMBristol, University Queens Road$471One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX0404:50 PM6h50Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)11:40 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$471One-way1 transfer
- NX007 · NX0401:30 PM6h55Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)8:25 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Bristol:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Bristol costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
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