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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 148 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Leeds.
You can get between Birmingham and Leeds 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €7 compared to other travel options to Leeds:
A coach is €13 less than a train with an average ticket price of €21 from Birmingham to Leeds.
The fastest way to get to Leeds from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 55 min.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 25 min on average.
The distance between Birmingham and Leeds is around 148 km.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Leeds is:
- Around 22 coaches per day.
- 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Birmingham to Leeds as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Birmingham to Leeds:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Birmingham to Leeds depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Leeds, Coach Station.
- Most travellers take a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Leeds:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Leeds by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Birmingham to Leeds for €7.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Cross Country to go to Leeds by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Birmingham to Leeds tickets on Omio for €21.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- You can find 18 direct coaches per day to Leeds with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 13 direct trains per day to take to Leeds with CrossCountry or 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 route.
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