How to travel from York to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for York to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €7.

Distance: 35 km

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€8

Average price

Cheapest

€9

Average price

1h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

37m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 23m

Average total duration

53m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from York to Leeds

How to get from York to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from York to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX561
11:25AM0h50
York
12:15PMLeeds, Coach Station
81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryC75082
08:41AM0h23
York station (YRK)
09:04AMLeeds station (LDS)
71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75082
08:41AM0h23
York station (YRK)
09:04AMLeeds station (LDS)
71One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25800
08:22AM0h33
York station (YRK)
08:55AMLeeds station (LDS)
71One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36820
08:19AM0h24
York station (YRK)
08:43AMLeeds station (LDS)
101One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25918
08:15AM1h13
York station (YRK)
09:28AMLeeds station (LDS)
141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX561
08:50AM0h55
York
09:45AMLeeds, Coach Station
111One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
03:50PM1h00
York
04:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Leeds is a train with an average price of €2.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus 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 23m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The York to Leeds distance is approximately 35 km.
The average frequency per day from York to Leeds is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Rail Station 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, Coastliner to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
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.

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