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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Middlesbrough:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Middlesbrough
How to get from Leeds to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:20 AM1h20Leeds, Coach Station9:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:20 AM1h20Leeds, Coach Station9:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:20 AM1h20Leeds, Coach Station9:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G15987 · G158875:52 AM1h48Leeds station (LDS)7:40 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$231One-way1 transfer
- G15875 · W849384:25 AM2h10Leeds station (LDS)6:35 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$231One-way1 transfer
- G160205:13 PM1h23Leeds station (LDS)6:36 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM1h25Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop10:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:40 AM1h20Leeds, Coach Station1:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 PM1h20Leeds, Coach Station5:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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