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Compare train and bus 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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$84 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
FlixBus10:15 AM4h10Leeds, Coach Station2:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:50 PM4h35Leeds, Coach Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y116908:10 AM2h11Leeds station (LDS)10:21 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1481One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y1170510:40 AM2h14Leeds station (LDS)12:54 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$851One-way0 transfers
Y1170711:40 AM2h14Leeds station (LDS)1:54 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$891One-way0 transfers
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C408849:42 AM2h35Leeds station (LDS)12:17 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:05 AM4h50Leeds, Coach Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM4h15Leeds, Coach Station2:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM4h35Leeds, Coach Station1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$211One-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 $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to London by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
- 33 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
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