How to travel from Glasgow to Leeds

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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$76

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

4h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

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Megabus

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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
07:25AM7h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:35PMLeeds, Coach Station
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM4h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:40AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39313+LNERC40896+Northern Rail (3)Y25814
09:00AM3h54
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:54PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1011One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02258+Northern Rail (3)G93448
08:38AM3h55
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:33PMLeeds station (LDS)
$491One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39282+CrossCountryC75121
08:00AM4h05
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:05PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1031One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39290+LNERY11826+TransPennine ExpressL37231
08:15AM4h12
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:27PMLeeds station (LDS)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX591
09:15AM6h50
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
10:30AM6h20
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
04:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183
07:20AM6h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
$411One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Leeds costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

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 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 bus and train 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Lumo, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
  • 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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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