Bristol to Leicester train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$82

Average price

$133

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

165 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bristol to Leicester without transferring at least once.

CrossCountryC23374 · C23280
08:01AM2h50
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$821One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23378 · C23282
09:00AM2h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$821One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23384 · C23286
10:00AM2h50
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:50PMLeicester station (LEI)
$981One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23658 · C23330
09:33AM2h37
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:10PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1541One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC23655 · C23327
08:33AM2h39
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:12AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1631One-way
1 transfer

Travel 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Bus

€88

Average price

€23

Average price

Cheapest

3h 32m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 21m

Average duration

7h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bristol to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 20
Last updated at 3:16 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
cross_countryC23374 · C23280
On time
7:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2h50
9:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23655 · C23327
On time
7:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2h39
10:12 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23378 · C23282
On time
8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2h51
10:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23658 · C23330
On time
8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2h37
11:10 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
cross_countryC23384 · C23286
On time
9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
2h50
11:50 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
great_westernP08178+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+east_midlands_railwayY07247
On time
9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
3h36
1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Leicester

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Trains from Bristol to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)
Distance
102 miles (165 km)
Average train duration
3h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 33m
First train
04:53
Last train
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)

Train companies: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail from Bristol to Leicester trains

Find the best trains to Leicester from Bristol with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry and Great Western Rail from $47 (€39). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Bristol and Leicester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Bristol to Leicester train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $47
  • CrossCountry frequency: 14 a day

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