There are 13 ways to get from Bristol to Mâcon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
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- 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain Ter
8h 56m€272–457Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Chalon-sur-Saônebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Théâtrebus 714
20h 27m€81–137Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mâconcar
10h 5m€291–374Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 43m€174–451Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Macon Villetrain Ter
10h 45m€302–487Train via Paris
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Macon Villetrain Ter
10h 49m€292–494Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Mâconcar
11h 33m€187–332Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
8h 26m€95–242Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
8h 45m€139–349Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
8h 26m€160–364Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 25m€144–334Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
10h 1m€184–483Fly Bristol Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BRS - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
8h 10m€112–354
Bristol to Mâcon by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Mâcon is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Mâcon is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €140 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Théâtre via London Victoria, Paris and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Macon Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Bristol and Mâcon is 1171 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €270 - €460.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Bristol to Mâcon, including transfers.
Bristol to Mâcon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Mâcon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Mâcon is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €270 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 20h 27m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Macon Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Théâtre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, and Gare Routière in around 20h 27m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- 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
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- €22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Mâcon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Mâcon is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 1:30 PM in Bristol and 2:30 PM in Mâcon.
Bristol to Mâcon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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