Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€58

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€110

Fastest journey on Sep 19

3 h 17 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

3 h 18 m

Trains on Sep 19

20

Distance

270 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around €110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 20 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), including 14 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.

  • CrossCountryG01156
    3:15 PM3h19
    Leeds station (LDS)
    6:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01134
    6:11 AM3h20
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01164
    5:15 PM3h18
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:33 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01167
    6:15 PM3h19
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01162
    4:15 PM3h21
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:36 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    581One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €114.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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Driving

€114

Average price

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€71

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

CrossCountry

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):

A bus is €89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds station (LDS) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 28m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €114 compared to roughly €71 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with CrossCountry.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryG01166
On time
6:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h21
9:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01169
On time
7:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h27
10:42 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01170
On time
8:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h19
11:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 19
London North Eastern RailwayC02158+Great Western RailwayC42186+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington5:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
5h02
10:02 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
London North Eastern RailwayC02144+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW346765:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
5h05
10:35 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG011346:11 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h20
9:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01134 · W298506:11 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h56
10:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1 transfer
CrossCountryG011377:10 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h26
10:36 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01141
On time
8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h19
11:34 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01141 · G01143
On time
8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h52
12:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
CrossCountryG01146
On time
9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h20
12:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG01146 · W29865
On time
9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h52
1:07 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
1 transfer
CrossCountryW2986710:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h17
1:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW2987211:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h20
2:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW2987812:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h21
3:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW298851:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h17
4:32 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011512:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h20
5:35 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011563:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h19
6:34 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011624:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h21
7:36 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011645:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h18
8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains with Omio?

CrossCountry as well as London North Eastern Railway offer trains services from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 3h 12m.

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 €11
Distance
167 miles (270 km)
Average train duration
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
3h 12m
First train
6:10 AM
Last train
7:15 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
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 €11

Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
€40
CrossCountry frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
3h 57m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
€97
London North Eastern Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €40, while the average price is around €114.
The train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) takes 3h 12m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 6:10 AM.
The distance by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is 167 miles (270 km).
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) leaves at 7:15 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Yes, there is a direct train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI). This service operates 4 times per day, provided by CrossCountry.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
The cheapest way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is by bus, with a cost of around €11.
The train journey from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meads offers varied scenery, including views of the Pennines, picturesque countryside, and glimpses of historic towns and cities, providing a pleasant travel experience.
A day trip from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meads is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 12m. However, there are 11 train services available per day, covering a distance of 167 miles (270 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
Since neither Leeds station (LDS) nor Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) include Keynsham, Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, Weston-super-Mare.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)

Most Leeds station (LDS) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains use the Leeds to Bristol Temple Meads station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Bristol
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

Leeds train station facilities and services

Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.

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