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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Leeds:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Leeds costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 51m faster (3h 39m by train vs 4h 30m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $116 (€93)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Leeds
How to get from Edinburgh to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM5h25Edinburgh, Bus Station2:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:05 AM5h25Edinburgh, Bus Station2:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C249455:37 AM2h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:28 AMLeeds station (LDS)$1231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W85796 · C249794:08 PM3h19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:27 PMLeeds station (LDS)$511One-way1 transfer
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C022024:52 PM5h33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:25 PMLeeds station (LDS)$591One-way1 transfer- W84896 · C245976:12 AM5h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM6h25Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)4:40 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM6h30Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)4:40 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$351One-way1 transfer
- NX1809:10 PM5h15Edinburgh, Bus Station2:25 AMLeeds, Coach Station$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Leeds:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Leeds costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Lumo, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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