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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m 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 Leeds to Bristol:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bristol costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Bristol
How to get from Leeds to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:20 PM5h40Leeds, Coach Station7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:20 PM5h40Leeds, Coach Station7:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011532:15 PM3h16Leeds station (LDS)5:31 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1811One-way0 transfers
Other options
G011708:15 PM3h19Leeds station (LDS)11:34 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way0 transfers
G011697:15 PM3h27Leeds station (LDS)10:42 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way0 transfers
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G01186 · W298952:10 PM3h59Leeds station (LDS)6:09 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1261One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM5h50Leeds, Coach Station4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM5h50Leeds, Coach Station5:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM4h25Leeds, Coach Station11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bristol:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bristol costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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