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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Tours is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Tours is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Tours. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Bristol to Tours?

The distance between Bristol and Tours is 870 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Bristol to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Tours?

The best way to get from Bristol to Tours is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Bristol to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 7:05 PM in Bristol and 8:05 PM in Tours.

Where does the Bristol to Tours train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Tours.

Bristol to Tours - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h 19m
€141–527
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
15h 48m
€68–132
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 Tourscar
10h 19m
€100–222
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 26m
€84–282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tourscar
9h 14m
Fly Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 54m
€95–269
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 46m
€101–392
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 2m
€158–585
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 33m
€128–480
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
9h 45m
€104–442

Bristol to Tours by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.1 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Tours, France?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 48m.

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