The average train between Leicester and Bristol takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 hourly between Leicester and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Leicester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Leicester to Bristol train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Bristol is 165.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.