How to travel from Coventry to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for Coventry to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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$50

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$20

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$44

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2h 54m

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2h 24m

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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2h 15m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $20.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Leeds:

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Leeds costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to Leeds among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.39. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 15m 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.

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from Coventry to Leeds

How to get from Coventry to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Coventry to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:30 PM6h35
    Coventry
    3:05 AMLeeds
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:30 PM6h35
    Coventry
    3:05 AMLeeds
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:00 PM4h20
    Coventry
    10:20 PMLeeds
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM6h35
    Coventry
    2:05 AMLeeds
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:30 PM5h25
    Coventry
    5:55 PMLeeds
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Leeds.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $20.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Leeds:

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Leeds costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 3m.

The distance from Coventry to Leeds is approximately 96 miles (155 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Leeds is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Coventry to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.

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