What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Brest is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Brest is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs €160 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Brest. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Brest via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Bristol to Brest?

The distance between Bristol and Brest is 1254 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Brest without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €320 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Brest?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Bristol to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brest bus from?

Bristol to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Brest train from?

Bristol to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Brest?

The best way to get from Bristol to Brest is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 23h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Bristol to Brest bus arrive?

Bristol to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 5:39 AM in Bristol and 6:39 AM in Brest.

Where does the Bristol to Brest train arrive?

Bristol to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Brest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Brest?

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Brest.

Bristol to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, ferry, car, car ferry, train, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
9h 27m
€324–560
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus
23h 20m
€91–150
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry
3. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus 925
17h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Brestcar
11h 27m
€110–514
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Farehamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry
3. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus 925
18h 37m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
10h 39m
€303–387
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRS - BES
7h 21m
€107–327
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BHX - BES
7h 57m
€173–351
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
7h 12m
€161–407

Bristol to Brest by train, subway, and foot

135Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

€324Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,254 km
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 20m.

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