How to travel from Leicester to Leeds

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.

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

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Leeds costing on average €57.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

The distance from Leicester to Leeds is approximately 82 miles (132 km).

The average frequency per day from Leicester to Leeds is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 6 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, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
• Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Leeds:

• 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.

Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX), Dublin, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.