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How to get fromBristol to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 13 ways to get from Bristol to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    5h 16m
    €196–343

  2. Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk041 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    13h 43m
    €52–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 3m
    €65–137

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    6h 29m
    €230–278

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    4h 23m
    €70–196

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    7h 45m
    €123–216

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    4h 41m
    €56–182

  8. Fly Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BRS - NCE
    5h 3m
    €79–198

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    5h 40m
    €121–297

  10. Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    4h 38m
    €65–146

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    5h 53m
    €165–465

  12. Fly Bristol Airport to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    4h 52m
    €59–191

  13. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    6h 59m
    €132–381

Bristol to France by train and subway

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and France?

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 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 13h 3m.

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