How to travel from Leeds to London

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Travel Information between Leeds and London

Distance168 miles (271 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$29 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 3 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $29 (€26) • 2 h 13 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or LNER

Travel 168 miles (271 km) by train or bus from Leeds to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to London.

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from Leeds to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM4h35
Leeds, Coach Station
12:50PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM4h35
Leeds, Coach Station
12:50PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERY23076
08:46AM2h14
Leeds station (LDS)
11:00AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$1721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y02383+Grand Central TrainsL01412
09:30AM3h01
Leeds station (LDS)
12:31PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$921One-way
1 transfer
LNERY23079
09:15AM2h15
Leeds station (LDS)
11:30AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y04399+LNERY23276
09:16AM2h32
Leeds station (LDS)
11:48AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM4h50
Leeds, Coach Station
01:50PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM5h10
Leeds, Coach Station
01:25PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM5h25
Leeds, Coach Station
02:25PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

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General Information about the Journey from Leeds to London

Located about 200 miles (320 km) apart, the journey from Leeds to London is convenient by bus and train for travelers in the UK. There are even direct flights available from Leeds International Airport. Trains and coaches both depart Leeds city center, whilst flights to London are available from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Return trips from London to Leeds are also available.

How to get from Leeds to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Leeds to London, 59,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Leeds to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Leeds to London including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to London is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $29 (€26) from Leeds to London.

The fastest way from Leeds to London is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 13 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Getting to London by bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

The Leeds to London distance is around 168 miles (271 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to London is:

  • 42 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Leeds to London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to London:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travelers take a train from Leeds to London Kings Cross.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to London:

  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leeds to London tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains or East Midlands Trains to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Grand Central Trains Leeds to London tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to London with the following travel companies:

  • 38 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
  • 8 direct trains per day with LNER.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leeds and London.

Omio customers who travel from Leeds to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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