How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Leicester start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Leicester?

The average train journey time from Bristol to Leicester is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 98 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 23m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bristol to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Leicester?

The earliest train from Bristol to Leicester departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 18:09.

Train Bristol to Leicester from £41

Next train departures

Next departures from Bristol to Leicester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	18:52	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 23m	18:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Leicester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 41m	09:50	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 28m	10:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	08:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 42m	10:51	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 28m	11:10	Leicester	No tags
Train	09:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 42m	11:51	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Leicester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 42m	11:51	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 23m	18:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Leicester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 23m	18:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Bristol to Leicester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 23m	18:05	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:09	Bristol Parkway	2h 43m	09:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:42	Bristol Parkway	2h 31m	10:13	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:34 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bristol to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, 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£12 - £52	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £271	Average duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £22	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £38

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Leicester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bristol to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Leicester start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bristol to Leicester?
The average train journey time from Bristol to Leicester is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 98 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 23m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Leicester?
The earliest train from Bristol to Leicester departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 18:09.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£41

11/12

No data

Today

£59

13/12

£53

14/12

No data

15/12

£47

16/12

£41

17/12

£41

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Leicester was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £41

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

You can expect to pay from £41 to £259 for a train ticket from Bristol to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2025-12-17.