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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Middlesbrough
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Middlesbrough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus9:30 AM 1h25 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop 10:55 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:30 AM 1h25 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop 10:55 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX172
8:35 AM 1h20 Leeds, Coach Station 9:55 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- TP283100 · W84938
2:20 AM 4h15 Leeds station (LDS) 6:35 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP283000+
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G858214:35 AM 2h47 Leeds station (LDS) 7:22 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) $19 1 One-way 2 transfers - TP271500 · N03336
5:30 AM 2h10 Leeds station (LDS) 7:40 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX172
1:55 AM 1h20 Leeds, Coach Station 3:15 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX426
10:05 PM 1h20 Leeds, Coach Station 11:25 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:20 AM 1h20 Leeds, Coach Station 9:40 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 10 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, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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