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Compare bus and train for Brighton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Leeds:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Leeds costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Leeds
How to get from Brighton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM9h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$271One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM9h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$271One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross12:44 PM4h05Brighton station (BTN)4:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$831One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross9:44 AM4h05Brighton station (BTN)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$831One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross12:14 PM4h07Brighton station (BTN)4:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$831One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross10:14 AM4h07Brighton station (BTN)2:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM10h10Brighton11:55 PMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM10h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:25 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM10h20Brighton2:25 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Leeds:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Leeds costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway to go to Leeds by train.
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