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Compare bus and train for Dover to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Bristol:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Bristol costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
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