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How to get fromBristol to Dakarby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Dakar by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LHR - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    13h 50m
    $447–1,139

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane BRS - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    12h 41m
    $184–616

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane BHX - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    14h 13m
    $269–661

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LGW - DSS
    4. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 2m
    $251–814

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Banjul, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane LHR - BJL
    3. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    20h 13m
    $383–1,111

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LTN - DSS
    4. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 14m
    $313–748

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,623.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Dakar. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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