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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Castres is to fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Castres is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Castres. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Castres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Bristol to Castres?

The distance between Bristol and Castres is 1026 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Castres without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €360 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bristol to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Castres?

The best way to get from Bristol to Castres is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €360 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 25h 37m.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 2:25 AM in Bristol and 3:25 AM in Castres.

Where does the Bristol to Castres train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Castres?

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 433+ hotels available in Castres.

Bristol to Castres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Castres by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
6h 55m
€80–258
Fly Bristol Airport to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)plane BRS - BZR
2. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus
8h 44m
€49–504
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
13h 26m
€361–686
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the bus from Lille to Toulousebus
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
20h 51m
€166–328
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castrescar
13h 37m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
8h 33m
€158–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Toulousebus
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
25h 37m
€104–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Castrescar
16h 31m
€170–608

Bristol to Castres by train, subway, and foot

47Weekly Services

13h 26mAverage Duration

€361Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 25h 37m.

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