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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leeds to Leicester:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Leicester
How to get from Leeds to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:35 AM2h25Leeds11:00 AMLeicester$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:35 AM2h25Leeds11:00 AMLeicester$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:50 PM2h00Leeds9:50 PMLeicester$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:35 AM2h25Leeds12:00 PMLeicester$111One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM2h00Leeds11:15 AMLeicester$141One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM2h05Leeds7:35 PMLeicester$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Leicester:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leicester by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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