How far is Bristol from Leicester?

The distance between the two cities is 103 miles (166 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Leicester?

Most of the buses traveling from Bristol to Leicester leave from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Bristol to Leicester from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 5m	4:25pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 5m	4:25pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	8h 25m	11:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 30m	11:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:05am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 55m	10:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	6:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	11:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 10m	2:10pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Leicester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 35m	11:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $67	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $352	Average Duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $28	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Leicester?

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

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 traveling from Bristol to Leicester by bus

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The cheapest trip from Bristol to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $46 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-29.