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Compare train and bus for Reading to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leeds:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Leeds costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (3h 9m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Leeds
How to get from Reading to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RRRA1 · NX032 · NX5613:05 PM8h25Reading, Blagrave Street11:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$671One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RRRA1 · NX032 · NX5613:05 PM8h25Reading, Blagrave Street11:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$671One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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C02071+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross9:31 AM3h19Reading station (RDG)12:50 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1281One-way2 transfers
Other options
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G894688:51 AM3h47Reading station (RDG)12:38 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1151One-way1 transfer - G15053+C02135+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:30 AM3h19Reading station (RDG)11:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)$1281One-way2 transfers
- G15035+G08095+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:58 AM3h26Reading station (RDG)12:24 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1281One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX030 · NX56111:05 AM8h45Reading, Blagrave Street7:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station$671One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX035 · NX4263:40 AM7h40Reading, Blagrave Street11:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station$671One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX025 · NX4677:31 PM10h14Reading, Blagrave Street5:45 AMLeeds, Coach Station$691One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Leeds:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Leeds costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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