How to travel from St Helens to Leeds

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Compare train for St Helens to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Helens to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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€41

Average price

€14

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€18

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2h 35m

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2h 5m

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3h 34m

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3h 4m

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1h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from St Helens to Leeds is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from St Helens to Leeds:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to Leeds costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from St Helens to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

Yes, you can take a train between St Helens and Leeds.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from St Helens to Leeds among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-22.28. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from St Helens to Leeds

How to get from St Helens to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from St Helens to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern Rail
    8:57 AM3h11
    St Helens
    12:08 PMLeeds
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern Rail
    8:57 AM3h11
    St Helens
    12:08 PMLeeds
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern Rail
    8:57 AM3h11
    St Helens
    12:08 PMLeeds
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from St Helens 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 St Helens to Leeds.

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You can travel between St Helens and Leeds by train.
The cheapest way to travel from St Helens to Leeds is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from St Helens to Leeds:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to Leeds costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from St Helens to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 34m.

The distance from St Helens to Leeds is approximately 54 miles (87 km).
The average frequency per day from St Helens to Leeds is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Helens and Leeds as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Helens to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lea Green (LEG) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Helens to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from St Helens to Leeds:
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from St Helens to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX), Dublin, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.

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