How far is Leicester from Bristol?

About 103 miles (166 km) separate Leicester and Bristol.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Bristol leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brandon Hill Nature Park, Bristol Aquarium, Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, HorseWorld and Old City.

Bus Leicester to Bristol from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h	7:55pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 35m	4:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 35m	4:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	5:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	5:25pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Bristol on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 5m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	12h 50m	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
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 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 50m	2:40pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 25m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
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

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

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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 the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 39mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $63	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $350	Average Duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	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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Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.4

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $32 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-29.