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4.6Travel Information from Reading to Leeds
 Distance | 163 miles (263 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $17 - $61 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $17 (€15) • 7 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $61 (€55) • 3 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or LNER |
Travel 163 miles (263 km) by train or bus between Reading and Leeds. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Reading to Leeds.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Leeds.
There are 2 travel options from Reading to Leeds: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leeds from Reading is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Reading to Leeds:
A bus is $44 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Leeds costing on average $61 (€55).
The quickest way to travel from Reading to Leeds is by train, which takes on average 3 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leeds by bus takes 7 h 30 min on average.
Leeds is approximately 163 miles (263 km) away from Reading.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Leeds is:
- 9 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Reading to 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 when traveling from Reading to Leeds:
- Most travelers take a bus from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) to Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
- Most travelers take a train from Reading to Leeds.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Reading to Leeds:
- You can take a bus from Reading to Leeds with Megabus or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€17) with Megabus from Reading to Leeds.
- You can go to Leeds from Reading by train with LNER, CrossCountry or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $61 (€55) with CrossCountry from Reading to Leeds on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with Megabus.
- You can book a direct train with Cross Country.
Direct services to Leeds tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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