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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 an average ticket price of CHF25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 CHF25, while a train costs an average of CHF62.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF62 Average price | CHF25 Average price Cheapest | CHF32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m 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 CHF37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to York costing on average CHF62.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around CHF62 compared to roughly CHF32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
9:05 AM4h10Leicester1:15 PMYorkCHF151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:05 AM4h10Leicester1:15 PMYorkCHF151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:05 AM4h10Leicester1:15 PMYorkCHF151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:40 AM5h32Leicester8:12 AMYorkCHF231One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM4h52Leicester12:22 AMYorkCHF271One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM8h20Leicester7:50 PMYorkCHF321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to York:
A bus is CHF37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to York costing on average CHF62.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
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