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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Leeds to Bristol.

There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Bristol including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bristol from Leeds is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Bristol:
A bus is $35 (€31) less than a train with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from Leeds to Bristol.
The quickest way to travel between Leeds and Bristol is by train, which takes on average 3 h 19 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 25 min.
Bristol is approximately 167 miles (269 km) away from Leeds.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Bristol is:
- 15 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Leeds and Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Bristol:
- Most travelers board their bus from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Most travelers board their train from Leeds and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to Bristol:
- You can go to Bristol from Leeds by bus with Megabus, FlixBus or National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Leeds to Bristol on Omio.
- You can travel to Bristol from Leeds by train with CrossCountry, LNER or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $46 (€42) with CrossCountry from Leeds to Bristol.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leeds and Bristol.
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