What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bristol is to rideshare which costs £13 - £16 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Leicester to Bristol?

The distance between Leicester and Bristol is 129 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £65 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Bristol?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Leicester to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bristol bus from?

Leicester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bristol train from?

Leicester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Leicester to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Leicester to Bristol bus arrive?

Leicester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Bristol train arrive?

Leicester to Bristol train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Bristol is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Leicester to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Bristol?

Book your Leicester to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Bristol?

Book your Leicester to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Bristol.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Bristol?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Bristol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 49m
£67–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Bristolrideshare 114.7 mi
2h 34m
£13–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
3h 55m
£16–26
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 23m
£25–60
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Bristolcar 114.6 mi
2h 11m
£28–41

Leicester to Bristol by train

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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