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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Glasgow to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leeds:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leeds costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Leeds by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
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