How to travel from Leeds to Bristol

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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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Train

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$117

Average price

5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CrossCountry

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

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from Leeds to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM5h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75082
    9:15 AM3h17
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $1771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11699+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP29876
    9:40 AM4h55
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40669+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP29873
    9:10 AM4h53
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $1491One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11701+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP29878
    10:10 AM4h48
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    $1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM5h50
    Leeds, Coach Station
    4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM4h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    4:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM5h50
    Leeds, Coach Station
    5:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bristol costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Leeds to Bristol is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Bristol is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Bristol 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 Leeds to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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