The average train between Bristol and Leeuwarden takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bristol and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Bristol to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Bristol to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Leeuwarden is 602.8 km. The road distance is 960 km.
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 45m.