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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 an average ticket price of DKK 118 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 DKK 118, while a train costs an average of DKK 478.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 118 Average price Cheapest | DKK 478 Average price | DKK 351 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Birmingham to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leeds:
A bus is DKK 360 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leeds costing on average DKK 478.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around DKK 118 compared to roughly DKK 351 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 233. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus3:55 PM 3h25 Birmingham 7:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 112 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:55 PM 3h25 Birmingham 7:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 112 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00710
2:28 PM 1h47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 827 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G00735
9:03 PM 2h36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:39 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 238 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00730
8:03 PM 2h00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:03 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 350 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00726
7:27 PM 1h48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 399 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:30 PM 2h30 Birmingham 11:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 116 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX131
8:30 PM 2h50 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 126 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX131
9:30 AM 3h00 Birmingham, Coach Station 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 126 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leeds:
A bus is DKK 360 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leeds costing on average DKK 478.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses 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, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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