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Compare train and bus for Hereford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €88.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€88 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Hereford to Leeds:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Leeds costing on average €88.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-39.49. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hereford to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 AM8h15Hereford1:00 PMLeeds€381One-way0 transfers
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4:45 AM8h15Hereford1:00 PMLeeds€381One-way0 transfers
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4:45 AM8h15Hereford1:00 PMLeeds€381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Leeds:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Leeds costing on average €88.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Hereford, Commercial Road and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Leeds by train.
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