How to travel from Glasgow to Leeds

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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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Bus
Train

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€67

Average price

6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Megabus

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Northern Rail (3)

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

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from Glasgow to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM6h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:30PMLeeds, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM6h55
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:30PMLeeds, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39313+LNERC40896+Northern Rail (3)Y25814
09:00AM3h54
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:54PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1001One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39313+CrossCountryC75088
09:00AM4h04
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:04PMLeeds station (LDS)
$871One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02258+Northern Rail (3)G93448
08:38AM3h55
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:33PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02948+Northern Rail (3)Y25415+TransPennine ExpressL36654
08:00AM4h22
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:22PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1091One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX591
09:15AM6h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$341One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
10:30AM6h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
07:20AM6h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$371One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
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 $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Glasgow to Leeds is approximately 178 miles (288 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Leeds is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Leeds:
  • 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.
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 (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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
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.
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