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Compare train and bus for Leeds to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 272 km
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€57 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to London
How to get from Leeds to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:30 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station9:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:30 PM4h00Leeds, Coach Station9:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G079527:00 AM1h59Leeds station (LDS)8:59 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€461One-way0 transfers
Other options
G080246:40 PM2h13Leeds station (LDS)8:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€231One-way0 transfers
C020796:10 PM2h11Leeds station (LDS)8:21 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way0 transfers
G080195:40 PM2h13Leeds station (LDS)7:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM4h30Leeds, Coach Station10:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM4h05Leeds, Coach Station10:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM4h20Leeds, Coach Station7:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London costing on average €57.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 35 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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