Rome2Rio

How to get fromBristol to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Plovdiv

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Bristol to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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.

  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BRS - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    8h 55m
    $91–250

  2. Train, bus, night train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus bus
    3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    4. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    39h 34m
    $237–311

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain train Nj / ...
    4. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    43h 25m
    $464–745

  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 Plovdivcar car
    25h 29m
    $718–996

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane plane STN - PDV
    9h 33m
    $189–482

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BHX - SOF
    3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    10h 12m
    $103–462

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LHR - SOF
    3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    10h 35m
    $183–458

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport

    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 Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane plane LTN - PDV
    9h 33m
    $184–494

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane STN - SOF
    3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 22m
    $141–612

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport

    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 Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LTN - SOF
    4. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 13m
    $171–514

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus
    45h 10m
    $332–412

  12. Bus via Munich

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $234–462

  13. 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 Plovdivcar car
    26h 38m
    $596–945

Bristol to Plovdiv by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bristol to Plovdiv.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,349.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Plovdiv Bus Station South via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Prague Florenc Central Bus Station in around 45h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There