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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Leeds
How to get from Bristol to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Leeds
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Leeds:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Leeds costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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