How to travel from Leicester to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $42.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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$25

Average price

Cheapest

$72

Average price

4h 46m

Average total duration

4h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 9m

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2h 39m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Leicester to Bristol

How to get from Leicester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX150 · NX101
    09:50AM3h55
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    01:45PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX777 · NX100
    02:00PM5h55
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    07:55PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74932 · C75133
    07:07AM2h23
    Leicester station (LEI)
    09:30AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryC72517 · C72656
    08:18AM2h49
    Leicester station (LEI)
    11:07AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC75388 · C75459
    07:50AM2h43
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:33AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC72516 · C72652
    07:22AM2h50
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:12AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX102
    11:35AM4h35
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    04:10PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX151 · NX100
    12:45PM4h40
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX101
    05:25AM4h25
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    09:50AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bristol:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bristol costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Leicester to Bristol is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Bristol is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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