How to travel from Aberdeen to Leeds

There are 2 options to travel between Aberdeen and Leeds including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Leeds:

A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Leeds costing on average $126.

The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Aberdeen to Leeds is approximately 232 miles (374 km).

The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Leeds is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aberdeen to Leeds:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aberdeen to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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.
• Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Leeds by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Aberdeen to Leeds with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Aberdeen to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.