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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options to Leeds from Leicester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Leeds is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Leeds:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The quickest way to travel to Leeds from Leicester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 52 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leeds by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
The Leicester to Leeds distance is around 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Leeds is:
- 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leicester to Leeds as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leicester to Leeds:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Leicester to Leeds:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, First Leicester or Arriva Midlands for buses to Leeds. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leicester to Leeds tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), LNER or east_midlands_trains to go to Leeds by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Northern Rail (3) Leicester to Leeds tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Leicester to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct buses per day to Leeds with National Express or FlixBus.
Direct services to Leeds tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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