The average train between Besançon and Bristol takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 1m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Bristol station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Besançon to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Besançon to Bristol train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Bristol is 779 km. The road distance is 1,022 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 41m.