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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Newcastle to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Leeds:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leeds costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
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