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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Leeds:
A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Leeds
How to get from Portsmouth to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX030 · NX5618:00 AM7h40Portsmouth, International Port3:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX030 · NX5618:00 AM7h40Portsmouth, International Port3:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P61316+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C408038:21 AM5h00Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1251One-way2 transfers
Other options
P61320+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C4082010:37 AM5h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$931One-way2 transfers
P61318+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C408068:37 AM5h12Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1011One-way2 transfers
L73411+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C4081710:19 AM5h02Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:21 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1011One-way2 transfers
NX030 · NX56110:49 AM7h56Portsmouth, University6:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
NX030 · NX56111:05 AM7h40Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange6:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
NX030 · NX5617:50 AM7h50Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange3:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Leeds:
A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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