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Compare train and bus for Leicester to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 York:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to York costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to York
How to get from Leicester to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM4h10Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM4h10Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G80200+
G896836:38 AM2h25Leicester station (LEI)9:03 AMYork station (YRK)$831One-way2 transfers
Other options
G00802+G801727:14 AM2h37Leicester station (LEI)9:51 AMYork station (YRK)$591One-way1 transfer- G00809+G8017711:12 AM2h40Leicester station (LEI)1:52 PMYork station (YRK)$591One-way1 transfer
- G00807+G8022210:12 AM2h51Leicester station (LEI)1:03 PMYork station (YRK)$631One-way1 transfer
- NX240 · YC8437:30 PM4h52Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:22 AMYork, Station Rd$321One-way1 transfer
- NX240 · YC84312:30 PM5h33Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:03 PMYork, Station Rd$331One-way1 transfer
- NX183 · YC8439:00 AM4h45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1:45 PMYork, Station Rd$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to York:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to York costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to York by train.
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