The average train between Leeuwarden and Bristol takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden to Bristol. 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 Leeuwarden and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Bristol? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Bristol station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Leeuwarden to Bristol train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Bristol train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Bristol train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Bristol is 602.8 km. The road distance is 938 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Bristol Temple Meads via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 3m.