How to travel from Liverpool to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 €14, while a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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€27

Average price

€14

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€22

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2h 11m

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1h 41m

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3h 31m

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3h 1m

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1h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Leeds is a bus with an average price of €14.

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

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leeds costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Leeds among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.94. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Liverpool to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM2h40
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM2h40
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressC24929
    7:24 PM1h24
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:48 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressG15901
    8:24 PM1h56
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:20 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC24432
    6:54 PM1h28
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:22 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC24376
    7:54 PM1h26
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:20 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 PM2h45
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    9:40 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM2h45
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    1:30 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM2h50
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Liverpool to Leeds

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Liverpool to Leeds there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 65,38% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Liverpool to Leeds. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Leeds.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Leeds is a bus with an average price of €14.

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

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Leeds costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

The distance from Liverpool to Leeds is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Leeds is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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.

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