Paris to Bristol by bus
Bristol lies 456 km (283 mi) north-west of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 556 km (345 mi) of road.
| Paris | Bristol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.1 million | 479,024 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | BS1–BS6 |
Clocks in Bristol are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 8 h 26 min journey lands only 7 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bristol
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Paris to Bristol
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Staying in Bristol
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 523 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (252), and 13 are five-star. Across 244 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 250,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bristol from Paris?
456 km (283 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Paris; by road roughly 556 km (345 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Bristol by bus?
About 8 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Bristol?
Bristol is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Bristol?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Bristol?
Our booking partner lists 1,121+ places to stay in Bristol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.