There are 12 ways to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train
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Train via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lavaltrain Tgv
10h 8m€231–459Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Château-Gontiercar
9h 59m€80–463Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lavalbus
18h 20m€132–248Fly Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Lavaltrain
8h 59m€152–365Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lavaltrain Tgv
10h 44m€240–489Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lavalbus
18h 26m€90–173Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Château-Gontiercar
8h 42m€259–322Fly Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffrebus
9h€100–239Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lavaltrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF départ to Avenue Joffrebus
8h 23m€126–292Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Lavaltrain
9h 32m€149–447Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffrebus
9h 33m€137–331Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffrebus
9h 27m€136–346
Bristol to Château-Gontier by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier is to bus which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Château-Gontier. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Avenue Joffre via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière SNCF départ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Château-Gontier. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Laval via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Bristol and Château-Gontier is 1051 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 10h 8m and costs €230 - €460.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier, including transfers.
Bristol to Château-Gontier bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Château-Gontier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Château-Gontier is to train via Le Mans which takes 10h 8m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 18h 26m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Château-Gontier, France?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Avenue Joffre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Le Mans, Laval, and Gare Routière SNCF départ in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Avenue Joffre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Gare Routière SNCF départ in around 18h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–470
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–420
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–150
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–420
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–470
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–430
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Laval
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02 41 22 72 95
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 02 43 67 22 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Gare Routière SNCF départ to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Avenue Joffre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Château-Gontier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Château-Gontier is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 7:40 PM in Bristol and 8:40 PM in Château-Gontier.
Bristol to Château-Gontier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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