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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Birmingham to Leeds:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leeds costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Leeds
How to get from Birmingham to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 PM2h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:30 PM2h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0106411:03 AM1h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way0 transfers
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G007359:03 PM2h36Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)$311One-way0 transfers
G669826:03 AM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:02 AMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way0 transfers
G007308:03 PM2h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:03 PMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM2h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM3h25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h30Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leeds:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leeds costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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