The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Bristol
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bristol will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leeds for Bristol every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 270 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 270 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bristol coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 Leeds | 5h40 | 16:10 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Leeds | 5h40 | 18:00 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:05 Leeds | 4h25 | 18:30 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:10 Leeds | 4h25 | 22:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:15 Leeds | 4h25 | 22:40 Bristol | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Bristol
Buses from Leeds to Bristol run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 270 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 270 km |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Leeds to BristolYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Bristol with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Bristol by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Leeds, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop. When arriving in Bristol, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leeds to Bristol, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Bristol
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
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