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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF22, while a train costs an average of CHF49.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF49 Average price | CHF22 Average price Cheapest | CHF97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Glasgow to Leeds:
A bus is CHF27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leeds costing on average CHF49.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
The journey is about 3m faster (4h 5m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly CHF49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF49 vs CHF97). 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 Glasgow to Leeds
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.
FlixBus11:55 PM4h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:40 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)CHF221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:55 PM4h45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:40 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)CHF221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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L877576:00 AM3h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:54 AMLeeds station (LDS)CHF941One-way2 transfers
Other options
W84908 · C2461911:10 AM5h00Glasgow Central (GLC)4:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)CHF361One-way1 transfer
W84908 · C2461911:10 AM5h00Glasgow Central (GLC)4:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)CHF531One-way1 transfer
W84903 · C246089:09 AM5h01Glasgow Central (GLC)2:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)CHF531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:35 AM6h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:30 PMLeeds, Coach StationCHF261One-way0 transfers
NX1807:55 PM6h30Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:25 AMLeeds, Coach StationCHF261One-way0 transfers
NX18310:30 AM6h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:50 PMLeeds, Coach StationCHF361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Leeds:
A bus is CHF27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leeds costing on average CHF49.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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