How to travel from Glasgow to Leeds

There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Leeds including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $30.

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

A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leeds costing on average $76.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 8m.

The distance from Glasgow to Leeds is approximately 178 miles (288 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Leeds is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Leeds:

• Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
• Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail, TransPennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
• Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Leeds with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
• 5 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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.