How to travel from York to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for York to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $8.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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$9

Average price

Cheapest

$12

Average price

1h 8m

Average total duration

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38m

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30m

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1h 33m

Average total duration

1h 3m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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from York to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX561
11:25AM0h50
York, Station Rd
12:15PMLeeds, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX131
04:00PM0h50
York, Station Rd
04:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36826
08:51AM0h44
York station (YRK)
09:35AMLeeds station (LDS)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25920
08:45AM1h13
York station (YRK)
09:58AMLeeds station (LDS)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25918
08:15AM1h13
York station (YRK)
09:28AMLeeds station (LDS)
$171One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37220
08:11AM0h50
York station (YRK)
09:01AMLeeds station (LDS)
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX561
08:10AM0h45
York, Station Rd
08:55AMLeeds, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)NT036000
08:58AM1h35
York station (YRK)
10:33AMLeeds station (LDS)
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Leeds is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from York to Leeds:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Leeds costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from York to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from York to Leeds is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Leeds is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner to go to Leeds by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner.
Omio customers who travel from York to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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