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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 52m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Leeds:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Leeds costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Leeds
How to get from Aberdeen to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 PM8h10Aberdeen, Guild Street4:20 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:10 PM8h10Aberdeen, Guild Street4:20 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G157871:47 PM6h01Aberdeen station (ABD)7:48 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1441One-way1 transfer
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G159129:47 AM6h01Aberdeen station (ABD)3:48 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1441One-way1 transfer
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C0102011:47 AM6h07Aberdeen station (ABD)5:54 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1441One-way1 transfer
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C2462812:44 PM6h44Aberdeen station (ABD)7:28 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM10h50Aberdeen, Guild Street4:20 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM12h50Aberdeen, Guild Street4:20 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Leeds:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Leeds costing on average $126 (€103).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Leeds by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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