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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Huddersfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Huddersfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Huddersfield:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Huddersfield costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 1h 58m 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 Leicester to Huddersfield
How to get from Leicester to Huddersfield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Huddersfield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM4h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:05 AMHuddersfield, Westgate (stop W3)$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM4h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:05 AMHuddersfield, Westgate (stop W3)$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EM726000 · W70954+NT070600 · C321439:36 AM3h38Leicester station (LEI)1:14 PMHuddersfield station (HUD)$431One-way3 transfers
Other options
- EM725400 · C21565+C32158 · NT06980011:36 AM3h38Leicester station (LEI)3:14 PMHuddersfield station (HUD)$431One-way3 transfers
- EM725700 · C21563+G89413+
Y1483310:36 AM3h59Leicester station (LEI)2:35 PMHuddersfield station (HUD)$861One-way4 transfers
- NX240 · NX5647:30 PM4h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:45 PMHuddersfield, Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Huddersfield:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Huddersfield costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Huddersfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Huddersfield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3).
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Huddersfield station (HUD).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Huddersfield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Huddersfield by train.
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