The average train between Bristol and Dover takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Dover. 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 hourly between Bristol and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Bristol to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Bristol to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Dover is 274.3 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.