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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m 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 |
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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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
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.
9:10 AM1h20Leeds10:30 AMMiddlesbrough$111One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM1h20Leeds10:30 AMMiddlesbrough$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 AM1h20Leeds10:30 AMMiddlesbrough$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:35 AM1h20Leeds8:55 AMMiddlesbrough$121One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM1h20Leeds10:05 PMMiddlesbrough$171One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM1h20Leeds8:05 PMMiddlesbrough$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Middlesbrough costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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