When traveling between Leeds and London, where do I depart from Leeds and where do I arrive in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to London: Buses most often depart from Leeds at Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station. Flights from Leeds to London most often leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport. Trains mostly leave from Leeds and tend to arrive in London Kings Cross.

Which travel companies can take me from Leeds to London?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to London: You can take a bus from Leeds to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Leeds to London. You can go to London from Leeds by train with East Coast, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains or Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $35 (€30) with East Coast from Leeds to London on Omio.

Is there a direct service to London from Leeds?

Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to London with the following travel companies: You can find 12 direct buses per day to take to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You'll find 25 direct trains a day to London with East Coast. Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information between Leeds and London

Distance	168 miles (271 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$9 - $56
Cheapest mode	Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 55 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $56 (€49) • 1 h
Popular travel companies	Megabus, Flybe or East Coast

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 168 miles (271 km) between Leeds and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus, Flybe or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight 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.

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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.

07:10AM4h30

Leeds

11:40AMLondon

$341One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

06:00AM5h00

Leeds

11:00AMLondon

$291One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:47AM2h13

Leeds station (LDS)

11:00AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$761One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

09:45AM2h14

Leeds station (LDS)

11:59AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$831One-way

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09:15AM2h15

Leeds station (LDS)

11:30AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$831One-way

0 transfers

08:15AM2h15

Leeds station (LDS)

10:30AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$831One-way

0 transfers

09:10AM4h10

Leeds

01:20PMLondon

$401One-way

0 transfers

07:10AM5h05

Leeds

12:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$341One-way

0 transfers

06:00AM5h30

Leeds

11:30AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$291One-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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Buses from Leeds to London

National Express operate buses from Leeds to London, with a journey time of approximately 4.5 hours. Buses depart from the early hours of the morning until late evening, with frequent departures throughout the day.

Trains from Leeds to London

Trains from Leeds to London depart from Leeds' City Railway Station and arrive at either London King's Cross or London St Pancras International Stations. Trains operated by East Midlands require a change of service at York. There are between two and three departures an hour throughout the day. Train journeys between Leeds and London take approximately 2.5 hours.

Flights from Leeds to London

British Airways operate three direct flights from Leeds to London per day between Leeds International Airport - located around 14 kilometers from the city of Leeds - and London Heathrow Airport. The flight duration is around 1 hour.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Leeds to London

National Express, Thameslink and FlixBus will get you to London from Leeds at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to London from Leeds. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leeds - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Leeds to London

FAQs: 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.

There are 3 travel options from Leeds to London. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a bus costs $47 (€41) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $56 (€49).

A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $35 (€30) from Leeds to London.

The fastest way to get to London from Leeds is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 55 min of travel time.

Getting to London by train takes 2 h 9 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Leeds to London is:

Around 12 buses per day.
25 trains a day.

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

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

Buses most often depart from Leeds at Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Flights from Leeds to London most often leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Trains mostly leave from Leeds and tend to arrive in London Kings Cross.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to London:

You can take a bus from Leeds to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Leeds to London.
You can go to London from Leeds by train with East Coast, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains or Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $35 (€30) with East Coast from Leeds to London on Omio.

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

You can find 12 direct buses per day to take to London with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
You'll find 25 direct trains a day to London with East Coast.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Leeds to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Leeds and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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