The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Leicester
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Leicester will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Leicester without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX101 · NX150
NX101 · NX180
NX100 · NX151
NX100 · NX777
NX100 · NX150Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bristol to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Live departures
Bristol to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Leicester buses for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX101 · NX150 | Delayed 6:30 PM 9:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 12:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h55 | 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h50 | 11:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h30 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h45 | 11:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h10 | 12:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h40 | 12:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h25 | 12:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h45 | 1:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h55 | 2:10 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX180 | On time 7:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h10 | 11:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
NX100 · NX777 | Delayed 11:45 AM 1:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h20 | 7:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h55 | 10:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h10 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h35 | 11:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX106 · NX777 | On time 5:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 11:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h30 | 1:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h05 | 1:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h25 | 3:25 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h00 | 2:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h35 | 4:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX150 | 9:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h55 | 12:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h00 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h30 | 4:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h40 | 6:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 8h05 | 6:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · NX151 | On time 11:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h35 | 4:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h55 | 7:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h30 | 6:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h45 | 7:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h55 | 8:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · NX150 | On time 2:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 7:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h45 | 9:00 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h05 | 9:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX100 · NX777 | On time 9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Leicester
Buses from Bristol to Leicester run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Bristol to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $17 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Leicester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 4 miles (6.4 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bristol to Leicester, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bristol to Leicester
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
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