Bristol to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Leeuwarden takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 43m
Duration: 960 km
Distance: €344
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain

9h 43m

€283–502

Bristol to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:30 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 10:44 PM
10h 44m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 11:45 PM
9h 45m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:53 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 10:44 PM
10h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:53 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 10:44 PM
10h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:53 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 8:44 PM
11h 14m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 10:44 PM
10h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:53 AM → 3:44 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 9:44 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leeuwarden via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 43m.

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