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Bristol, Great Britain → Cape Town, The Republic of South Africa

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Eight ways to Travel from Bristol to Cape Town

Composite routes from Bristol to Cape Town

Cheapest
7 d 19 h 8 min
Car
15188 km.
from $835
Other
16 h 41 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $510.67
15 h 49 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $642.45
17 h 59 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $940.54
22 h 50 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $1169.86
22 h 56 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $1471.64
19 h 17 min
Train, Plane
9712 km.
from $980.88

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
15h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$582.26–$2,025.24
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$620.23–$1,898.67
Plane from Southampton Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
21h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$759.47–$2,784.71
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
21h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$759.47–$2,784.71
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$594.92–$1,898.67

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$556.94–$1,772.09
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
16h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$620.23–$1,898.67
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
15h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$594.92–$1,898.67

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$582.26–$1,772.09
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$569.60–$1,645.51

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$949.33–$2,531.56

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$430.36–$1,518.93
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,645.51
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$1,518.93
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
21h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$455.68–$1,518.93

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$632.89–$1,645.51
Plane from Southampton Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$759.47–$1,898.67

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$544.28–$1,645.51

Virgin Atlantic

Website:
virginatlantic.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$569.60–$1,392.36

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$430.36–$1,518.93

Norse Atlantic UK Limited

Website:
flynorse.com/en-US
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$696.18

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cape Town is to train and fly which costs $315.22 - $815.22 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cape Town is to train and fly which takes 15h 49m and costs $380.43 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Bristol to Cape Town?

The distance between Bristol and Cape Town is 9748 km.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 16h 11m to get from Bristol to Cape Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 2h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 23:50 in Bristol and 01:50 in Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5912+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $45.60 per night.
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