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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leeds 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 2m. 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 $32.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m 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 London to Leeds:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $268 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leeds costing on average $291 (€233).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Leeds
How to get from London to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C4081412:40 PM2h09London Kings Cross (KGX)2:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y118119:40 PM2h24London Kings Cross (KGX)12:04 AMLeeds station (LDS)$481One-way0 transfers
- C4087211:33 PM2h41London Kings Cross (KGX)2:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)$481One-way0 transfers
- Y1181210:40 PM2h44London Kings Cross (KGX)1:24 AMLeeds station (LDS)$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)4:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:55 AMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 AM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
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General Information About the Journey from London to Leeds
About 186 miles (300 km) apart, the journey from London to Leeds can be made direct by bus or train for travelers in the UK. There are also flights available. Flying takes around 1 hour, which is fairly comparable to taking the bus or train once you factor in traveling to the airport and waiting times.
Return journeys from Leeds to London are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leeds:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $268 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leeds costing on average $291 (€233).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leeds as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
- 33 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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