Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leeds
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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 €25.
Distance: 272 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€59 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Leeds
How to get from London to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C0212111:40 AM2h09London Kings Cross (KGX)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)€421One-way0 transfers
Other options
C020659:40 PM2h24London Kings Cross (KGX)12:04 AMLeeds station (LDS)€351One-way0 transfers
C0202211:33 PM2h41London Kings Cross (KGX)2:14 AMLeeds station (LDS)€351One-way0 transfers
C0203510:40 PM2h44London Kings Cross (KGX)1:24 AMLeeds station (LDS)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:55 AMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM4h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)4:40 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM4h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Leeds:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average €59.
A bus is €215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Leeds costing on average €233.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leeds as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 33 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Travelling from London to Leeds: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

