What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Assen?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Assen is to bus and train which costs €80 - €190 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Assen?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Assen is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Assen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Assen via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Bristol to Assen?

The distance between Bristol and Assen is 922 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Assen without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Assen without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 25m and costs €130 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Assen?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Bristol to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Assen bus from?

Bristol to Assen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Assen train from?

Bristol to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Assen?

The best way to get from Bristol to Assen is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 25m and costs €130 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 19h 17m.

Where does the Bristol to Assen bus arrive?

Bristol to Assen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 4:36 AM in Bristol and 5:36 AM in Assen.

Where does the Bristol to Assen train arrive?

Bristol to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 870+ hotels available in Assen.

Bristol to Assen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Bristol to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain
9h 25m
€134–425
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
6h 16m
€78–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Assentrain
16h 58m
€84–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assencar
8h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Assentrain
10h 18m
€148–478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
19h 17m
€79–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Assencar
10h 13m
€147–231
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 42m
€135–417
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 27m
€122–283
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
8h 20m
€111–417
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 43m
€171–451
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain
7h 51m
€188–468
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
8h 2m
€193–467

Bristol to Assen by train and subway

48Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.4 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 19h 17m.

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