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 $50.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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$22

Average price

Cheapest

$118

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

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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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
08:30AM4h30
Leeds, Coach Station
01:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM5h40
Leeds, Coach Station
07:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75082
09:15AM3h17
Leeds station (LDS)
12:32PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75084
10:15AM3h17
Leeds station (LDS)
01:32PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1131One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75121
12:15PM3h18
Leeds station (LDS)
03:33PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1131One-way
0 transfers
LNERC40679+CrossCountryC75200 · C72676
11:10AM4h03
Leeds station (LDS)
03:13PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1501One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM4h25
Leeds, Coach Station
07:55PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133 · NX100
08:50AM5h50
Leeds, Coach Station
02:40PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:10PM4h25
Leeds, Coach Station
11:35PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$221One-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 $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bristol costing on average $50 (€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, LNER, 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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