How to travel from Leicester to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Leeds 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 train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $22.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Driving

$52

Average price

$16

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Cheapest

$37

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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30m

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1h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Leeds:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Leeds costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Leeds among Omio's users.

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from Leicester to Leeds

How to get from Leicester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM2h05
    Leicester
    10:50 AMLeeds
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM2h05
    Leicester
    10:50 AMLeeds
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM2h05
    Leicester
    10:50 AMLeeds
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:25 PM2h25
    Leicester
    5:50 PMLeeds
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:05 AM2h10
    Leicester
    11:15 AMLeeds
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM2h20
    Leicester
    9:05 PMLeeds
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Leicester to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Leeds:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Leeds costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

The distance from Leicester to Leeds is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Leeds is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, First Leicester, Arriva UK to go to Leeds by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Leeds:
  • 10 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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