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Leicester to Bristol trains

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The average train between Leicester and Bristol takes 2h 54m 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.

2h 54m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 50m
£52–85

Leicester to Bristol train times

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 17m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 31m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 18m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.

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