How to travel from Bristol to Leicester

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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 56m. 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 $31.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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Train

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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

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from Bristol to Leicester

How to get from Bristol to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX100 · NX150
07:00AM5h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:55PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$211One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX100 · NX150
02:05PM5h20
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
07:25PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$201One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75330 · C74805
09:33AM2h37
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:10PMLeicester station (LEI)
$641One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC74905 · C72211
10:00AM2h50
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
12:50PMLeicester station (LEI)
$641One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74903 · C72207
09:00AM2h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$641One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74901 · C72205
08:01AM2h50
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$641One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX101 · NX151
12:30PM3h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:25PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25AM5h50
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
02:15PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM7h25
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:20PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$251One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Leicester:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Leicester costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Bristol to Leicester is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Leicester is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Leicester with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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