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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leeds to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $269 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to London costing on average $297 (€238).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to London
How to get from Leeds to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 PM3h55Leeds, Coach Station8:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:00 PM3h55Leeds, Coach Station8:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C406537:00 AM1h59Leeds station (LDS)8:59 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$2461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C406921:10 PM2h13Leeds station (LDS)3:23 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$371One-way0 transfers
- C406961:40 PM2h15Leeds station (LDS)3:55 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$371One-way0 transfers
- Y117407:10 PM2h12Leeds station (LDS)9:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station12:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station9:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM4h05Leeds, Coach Station4:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
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General Information about the Journey from Leeds to London
Located about 200 miles (320 km) apart, the journey from Leeds to London is convenient by bus and train for travelers in the UK. There are even direct flights available from Leeds International Airport. Trains and coaches both depart Leeds city center, whilst flights to London are available from Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Return trips from London to Leeds are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $269 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to London costing on average $297 (€238).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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