How to travel from Leeds to Leicester

There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Leicester including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

The distance from Leeds to Leicester is approximately 82 miles (132 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Leicester is:

• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Leicester 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 Leeds to Leicester:

• Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
• Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
• Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leicester by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Leicester:

• 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.

Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.