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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Blackpool to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Blackpool to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Leeds:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Leeds costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 41m 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 Blackpool to Leeds
How to get from Blackpool to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX121 · NX1703:35 PM 4h50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 8:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX121 · NX1703:35 PM 4h50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 8:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G890034:19 PM 2h08 Blackpool North (BPN) 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
P24699 · G89821+
C249243:30 PM 3h19 Blackpool South (BPS) 6:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) $27 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C246313:26 PM 2h45 Layton (LAY) 6:11 PM Leeds station (LDS) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C246374:25 PM 2h45 Layton (LAY) 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX121 · NX1709:35 AM 3h15 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX121 · NX17012:40 PM 4h00 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 4:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX121 · NX1727:55 PM 5h50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station 1:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Leeds:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Leeds costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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