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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Middlesbrough to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Leeds.

There are 2 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Leeds: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leeds from Middlesbrough is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Middlesbrough to Leeds:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Leeds from Middlesbrough is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Getting to Leeds by train takes 1 h 21 min on average.
The distance from Middlesbrough to Leeds is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Middlesbrough to Leeds is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Leeds as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Middlesbrough to Leeds:
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Middlesbrough at Middlesbrough and arrive in Leeds at Leeds.
The following travel companies offer services from Middlesbrough to Leeds:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for buses to Leeds. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Middlesbrough to Leeds tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can take you to Leeds by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for TransPennine Express from Middlesbrough to Leeds for $15 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Middlesbrough to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express or FlixBus with 11 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leeds as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Middlesbrough and Leeds.
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