How to travel from London to Leeds
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You can get from London to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Leeds on May 18 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Leeds from London
 | Distance | 168 miles (271 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $7 - $56 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 3 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $56 (€50) • 2 h 13 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or London North Eastern Railway |
Travel 168 miles (271 km) by bus or train to Leeds from London. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 13 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $7 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or London North Eastern Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct from London to Leeds.
General Information About the Journey from London to Leeds
About 186 miles (300 km) apart, the journey from London to Leeds can be made direct by bus or train for travelers in the UK. There are also flights available. Flying takes around 1 hour, which is fairly comparable to taking the bus or train once you factor in traveling to the airport and waiting times.
Return journeys from Leeds to London are also available.
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Buses from London to Leeds
Buses from London to Leeds depart from Victoria Coach station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station. National Express offers direct buses that depart at least once every hour. Travel times range from 4 hours to 5.5 hours for journeys requiring a larger number of stops. The first bus of the day departs around 7:00 a.m. continuing until around 11:30 p.m.
Trains from London to Leeds
East Coast trains take passengers between London Kings Cross Station and Leeds on direct services. The journey time for trains from London to Leeds is just over 2 hours with services running twice each hour. Departures begin just before 6:00 a.m. and continue until around 11:30 p.m.
Flights from London to Leeds
Flights from London to Leeds are operated by premium airline British Airways and low cost airline Flybe. British Airways offers around three services each day between Heathrow and Leeds Bradford with a total journey time of just one hour. Flybe offers both direct services from London City and also those requiring a connection to be made. Flights begin just before 7:00 a.m. and continue until around 7:30 p.m. each day.
Travel Tips: Travel from London to Leeds
There are 2 ways that you can travel between London and Leeds. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Leeds from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Leeds:
A bus is $49 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average $56 (€50).
The quickest way to travel between London and Leeds is by train, which takes on average 2 h 13 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 3 h 45 min.
The distance from London to Leeds is approximately 168 miles (271 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Leeds is:
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Leeds as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Leeds:
- Trains most often depart from London at London Victoria and arrive in Leeds at Leeds Railway Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Leeds:
- You can travel by bus from London to Leeds with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus London to Leeds tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
- You can go to Leeds from London by train with London North Eastern Railway. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€50) with London North Eastern Railway from London to Leeds on Omio.
Before traveling from London to Leeds, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket is costing on average $7 (€6) one way for this route.
- A train ticket for this journey costs on average $56 (€50) one way.
But we recommend booking London to Leeds tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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