How far is Leicester from Bristol?

The distance covered from Leicester to Bristol is 166 km (103 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Bristol?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol.

Bus Leicester to Bristol from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 25m	10:20am	Bristol Uni of West England	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	9:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	11h 5m	10:20am	Bristol Uni of West England	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 55m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 55m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	7h 15m	7:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 55m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	7h 15m	10:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 15m	10:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 55m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 55m	7:00pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	12h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 5m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 25m	10:20am	Bristol Uni of West England	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Leicester St Margarets bus station	12h 30m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Bristol

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 39mAverage Duration

158 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $90	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $503	Average Duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $27	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Bristol?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Bristol by bus

How far is Leicester from Bristol?
The distance covered from Leicester to Bristol is 166 km (103 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Bristol?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station, in Bristol.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $47 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-29.