How to travel from York to Leeds

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 bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Leeds costing on average €7.

The fastest way to travel from York to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 34m.

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, Station Rd 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 National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner​ to go to Leeds by bus.
• Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from York to Leeds with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner​.
• 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.

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.

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.