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How to get fromBristol to Ponferradaby plane, towncar, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Ponferrada by plane, towncar, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Ourensetowncar towncar
    3. Take the train from Ourense to Ponferradatrain train
    11h 54m
    €327–472

  2. Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BRS - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain train
    3. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain train
    10h 28m
    €94–258

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Ponferradacar car
    26h 18m
    €200–835

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Vitoriabus bus
    4. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferradatrain train Alv
    27h 56m
    €292–505

  5. Fly to Asturias Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Asturias Airport (OVD)plane plane BRS - OVD
    2. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus bus
    3. Take the train from Oviedo to Leontrain train
    4. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain train
    12h 48m
    €107–247

  6. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BRS - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Ponferradatrain train
    12h 32m
    €126–259

  7. Fly to León Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to León Airport (LEN)plane plane BRS - LEN
    2. Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain train
    12h 53m
    €159–628

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Leonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus bus
    30h 28m
    €248–403

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Palenciatrain train Alv / ...
    4. Take the train from Palencia to Ponferradatrain train Alv / ...
    30h 49m
    €231–898

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Leonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leon to Ponferradabus bus
    44h 27m
    €326–379

Bristol to Ponferrada by train, subway, bus, tram, and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration27h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,570.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ponferrada, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Ponferrada. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), walk to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro, take the towncar to Ourense, walk to Alameda, take the bus to Ourense - Estación Intermodal, walk to Ourense, then take the train to Ponferrada. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Ponferrada via Plymouth and Santander in around 26h 18m.

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