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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 €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 €41, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€92 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Hereford to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Hereford to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Leeds:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Leeds costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 28m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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.

5:05 AM 7h10 Hereford 12:15 PM Leeds €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 7h10 Hereford 12:15 PM Leeds €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 7h10 Hereford 12:15 PM Leeds €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Leeds:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Leeds costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- 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 to go to Leeds by train.
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