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Compare bus and train for Leeds to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average $87 (€72).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
The journey is about 1h 32m faster (2h 20m by train vs 3h 52m by car) and roughly $0.59 (€0.49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($87 (€72) vs $87 (€73)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to London
How to get from Leeds to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:30 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station9:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:30 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station9:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G079527:00 AM1h59Leeds station (LDS)8:59 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C021169:10 PM2h39Leeds station (LDS)11:49 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$181One-way0 transfers
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G010806:10 PM2h52Leeds station (LDS)9:02 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$461One-way1 transfer- C021007:10 PM2h12Leeds station (LDS)9:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM4h15Leeds, Coach Station11:45 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:05 PM4h20Leeds, Coach Station7:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 AM4h25Leeds, Coach Station2:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average $87 (€72).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 39 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and London 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 London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- 45 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 26 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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