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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $838.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $838 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Leeds:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $118.
A bus is $790 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $838.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 7h 33m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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.
2:39 PM 8h26 Portsmouth 11:05 PM Leeds $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:39 PM 8h26 Portsmouth 11:05 PM Leeds $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:05 AM 8h15 Portsmouth 11:20 AM Leeds $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:39 PM 8h51 Portsmouth 10:30 PM Leeds $28 1 One-way 0 transfers8:10 PM 9h05 Portsmouth 5:15 AM Leeds $33 1 One-way 0 transfers2:35 PM 8h30 Portsmouth 11:05 PM Leeds $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Leeds:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $118.
A bus is $790 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Leeds costing on average $838.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, Southern, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Leeds by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
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