The average train between Bristol and Chartres takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Chartres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Chartres at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Chartres station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Bristol to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Bristol to Chartres train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Chartres is 444.1 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 9m.