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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Leicester
Cheapest price on Oct 08
€67
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€118
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 42 m
Trains on Oct 08
7
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Leicester will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Leicester without transferring at least once.
G66730 · G0078910:00 AM2h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)€671One-way1 transfer- G00854 · G666279:00 AM2h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)€671One-way1 transfer
- G01064 · G008129:33 AM2h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€1261One-way1 transfer
- G00869_G01067 · G0081410:33 AM2h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€1261One-way1 transfer
- G01062 · G008088:33 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI)€1331One-way1 transfer
- G01064 · G008129:33 AM2h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€1261One-way1 transfer
- G00869_G01067 · G0081410:33 AM2h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€1261One-way1 transfer
- G01062 · G008088:33 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI)€1331One-way1 transfer
- G66730 · G0078910:00 AM2h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)€671One-way1 transfer
- G66721 · G666248:01 AM2h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)€1331One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 9:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Bristol to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Leicester trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00854 · G66627 | Delayed 8:00 AM 9:00 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h51 | 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
| G66721 · G66624 | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h50 | 10:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01062 · G00808 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h38 | 11:11 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G00854 · G66627 | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h51 | 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01064 · G00812 | 9:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h37 | 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G66730 · G00789 | 10:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G00869_G01067 · G00814 | 10:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h37 | 1:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
 G14913+ C21766+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 9:00 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h24 | 1:24 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Leicester
Most Bristol to Leicester trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Leicester station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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