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Compare train and bus for Bath to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bath to Leeds:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Leeds costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 51m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bath to Leeds
How to get from Bath to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM9h55Bath, Bus Station2:25 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM9h55Bath, Bus Station2:25 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA8975 · BA887212:35 PM3h25Southampton Airport4:00 PMLeeds Bradford International Airport$5891One-way1 transfer
Other options
Y41813+
G010812:30 PM4h31Bath Spa (BTH)7:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$781One-way1 transfer- G01076+Y4179812:28 PM4h33Bath Spa (BTH)5:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$781One-way1 transfer
- Y41820+G007254:28 PM4h34Bath Spa (BTH)9:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM12h10Bath, Bus Station11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM9h50Bath, Bus Station9:35 PMLeeds, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
BLX39 · NX100 · NX1311:40 PM7h55Bath, Bus Station9:35 PMLeeds, Coach Station$411One-way2 transfers
- BA8872 · BA89778:55 AM7h05Southampton Airport4:00 PMLeeds Bradford International Airport$5891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Leeds:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Leeds costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
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