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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 272 km
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€73 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from London to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leeds:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with LNER.
- 33 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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