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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Leicester:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus
6:45 AM 2h00 Leeds, Coach Station 8:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:45 AM 2h00 Leeds, Coach Station 8:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:30 PM 1h55 Leeds, Coach Station 7:25 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C317482:39 PM 2h51 Leeds station (LDS) 5:30 PM Leicester station (LEI) $56 1 One-way 2 transfers- G07982+C21661+C31741
11:39 AM 2h51 Leeds station (LDS) 2:30 PM Leicester station (LEI) $57 1 One-way 2 transfers - G07982+G00968
11:39 AM 3h10 Leeds station (LDS) 2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
8:50 PM 2h00 Leeds, Coach Station 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:30 AM 2h10 Leeds, Coach Station 9:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:10 AM 2h35 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 4:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Leicester:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Leicester costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 14 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, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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