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Leeds City Museum
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$26
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$32
Fastest journey on Oct 29
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
4 h 42 m
Buses on Oct 29
14
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Leeds will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 14 buses from Bristol to Leeds, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 270 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Bristol to Leeds run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol to Leeds.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Leeds buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h45 | 4:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 · NX133 | 11:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h35 | 6:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h05 | 6:50 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 5:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 7:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 · NX131 | 3:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 8:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 7:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 · NX131 | 4:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 11:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX100 · NX131 | 7:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 1:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
National museum on medicine and surgery with remarkable instruments and pathology displays. Unique, thought-provoking, and one of Leeds’ standout specialist museums.
Important gallery spanning historic and modern art in a handsome city-centre building. A core Leeds cultural venue with strong permanent displays.
Grand Victorian shopping and strolling street lined with arcades and landmarks. A classic first stop for architecture, retail, and city-centre atmosphere.
Major urban park with avenues, lakes, and events space. A local favorite for relaxing, walking, and seeing one of Leeds’ best-loved green spaces.
Canalside regeneration district with waterside paths, independent venues, and modern city views. Popular for walking and seeing contemporary Leeds at work and play.
A Yorkshire staple of batter baked until crisp and airy, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy at Sunday lunch.
A hearty pork sausage from nearby West Yorkshire, usually seasoned with herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A rich fruit loaf packed with currants and citrus peel, strongly linked to Yorkshire baking and often served sliced with tea.
Stylish modern British restaurant serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in an elegant but relaxed city-centre setting.
Popular Indian vegetarian institution celebrated for South Indian snacks, street food, and casual family-friendly dining.
Refined fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London, but central stays and upscale dining can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Bristol to Leeds buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bristol, University Queens Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries in vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, University Queens Road. ATMs are aTMs available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, University Queens Road.
Available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Wheelchair accessible via ramps.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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