The average train between Bristol and France takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into France at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to France. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at France station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Bristol to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Bristol and France is 630.6 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 53m.