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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Leeds:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Leeds costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. The journey takes 5h 25m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus6:30 PM4h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 PM4h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G007235:33 PM3h28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
G007306:32 PM3h31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:03 PMLeeds station (LDS)$421One-way0 transfers
G007357:33 PM4h06Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)$421One-way0 transfers
G669876:35 AM3h28Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:03 AMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:40 PM5h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM4h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM4h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Leeds:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Leeds costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 16 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, London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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