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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 6m. 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 €18.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leeds to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Leicester:
A bus is $15 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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