- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
The United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, with major collections covering warfare, hunting and tournament culture. One of Leeds’ best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Leeds will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 4 trains that leave Portsmouth for Leeds on Mon, Jun 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Portsmouth to Leeds:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $122 (€98).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€98) compared to roughly $91 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.76 (€-24.76). The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 34m 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 Portsmouth to Leeds trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:22 AM Portsmouth | 6h00 | 1:22 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Portsmouth | 5h30 | 1:22 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Portsmouth | 5h17 | 3:22 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:22 AM Portsmouth | 6h15 | 5:37 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:19 PM Portsmouth | 6h03 | 6:22 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Portsmouth to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:18, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 2:18 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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