There are 15 ways to get from Bristol to Parma by plane, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, shuttle, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly Bristol Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 13m€70–180Train
- 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 Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
15h 9m€401–720Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
22h 8m€207–402Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parmabus 518 / ...
27h€136–264Fly Bristol Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRS - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Parma
7h 7m€213–654Fly Bristol Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRS - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 46m€74–247Fly Bristol Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BRS - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 8m€85–252Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
8h 39m€161–570Fly Bristol Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BRS - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 17m€101–303Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain
8h 39m€168–482Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BHX - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
8h 35m€136–333Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma - Via delle Esposizionibus
29h 38mTrain, bus via Brescia
- 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 Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Brescia to Parmatrain R8
29h 58m€189–353Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Parmacar
15h 59m€360–473Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Parmacar
17h 1m€248–406
Bristol to Parma by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Parma is to fly and train which costs €70 - €180 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Parma is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs €210 - €700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Parma. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parma via London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Parma. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Parma via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Bristol and Parma is 1243 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Parma without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €400 - €750.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Bristol to Parma, including transfers.
Bristol to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Parma is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs €400 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 27h.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Parma via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 27h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Brescia to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Bristol to Parma bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Parma is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 12:37 PM in Bristol and 1:37 PM in Parma.
Bristol to Parma train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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