Travel Information between Leeds and London
| 168 miles (271 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $29 - $11 | |
| Bus • $11 (€9) • 3 h 45 min | |
| Train • $29 (€26) • 2 h 13 min | |
| Megabus 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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How to get from Leeds to London by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leeds to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to London
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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.
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