How to travel from Leeds to Leicester

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Compare bus and train 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 $7. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$15

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Cheapest

$60

Average price

3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Leeds to Leicester

How to get from Leeds to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

LNERY11723+CrossCountryC75417
03:40PM3h09
Leeds station (LDS)
06:49PMLeicester station (LEI)
$591One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

LNERY11723+CrossCountryC75417
03:40PM3h09
Leeds station (LDS)
06:49PMLeicester station (LEI)
$591One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75096+East Midlands TrainsC52148
05:15PM1h48
Leeds station (LDS)
07:03PMLeicester station (LEI)
$911One-way
1 transfer

Other options

LNERY11729+CrossCountryC75420
04:40PM3h09
Leeds station (LDS)
07:49PMLeicester station (LEI)
$691One-way
1 transfer
LNERY11725 · Y12006+CrossCountryC75417
04:10PM2h39
Leeds station (LDS)
06:49PMLeicester station (LEI)
$661One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75091+East Midlands TrainsY12175
03:15PM1h48
Leeds station (LDS)
05:03PMLeicester station (LEI)
$911One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leeds to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Leeds to Leicester is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Leicester is:
  • 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 bus and train 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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Leicester:
  • 10 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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.

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