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Royal Armouries Museum
National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Leeds will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Middlesbrough to Leeds without transferring at least once.
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G01140Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Middlesbrough to Leeds:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Leeds costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.92 (€-3.18). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Leeds trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85839+ G15922 | On time 11:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h35 | 1:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C03172+ G01153 | On time 12:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h52 | 2:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C32290+ G01153 | On time 12:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h41 | 2:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G85845+ G15900 | On time 12:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h35 | 2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C24605+ G01154 | On time 1:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h51 | 3:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C32293+ G01154 | On time 1:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h40 | 3:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C32293+ G01154+ C24726+ G86235 | On time 1:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h29 | 3:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
C31893+ G16018 | 5:50 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h38 | 7:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G15891+ G01140 | 6:17 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h49 | 8:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89551+ C24945 | 6:36 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h52 | 8:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G15894+ G88961 | 7:10 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h45 | 8:55 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
L01624+ W29862 | 7:35 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h33 | 9:08 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G85816+ G16013 | 7:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h34 | 9:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Leeds run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:26, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 2:26 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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