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Compare train and bus for Birkenhead to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birkenhead to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Birkenhead to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to Leeds:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to Leeds costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birkenhead to Leeds
How to get from Birkenhead to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birkenhead to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C07926+C248958:06 AM 1h42 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) 9:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C07926+C24895
8:06 AM 1h42 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) 9:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C07926+C24895
8:06 AM 1h42 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) 9:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G15866+C07915
6:06 AM 1h43 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) 7:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer - C07919+C24892
7:06 AM 1h43 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) 8:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer - C24895+C07926
8:04 AM 1h44 Birkenhead Central (BKC) 9:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to Leeds:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to Leeds costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birkenhead and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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