How to get to Leeds from London
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4.6Travel Information to Leeds from London
 Distance | 168 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | £7 - £35 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £7 • 3 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • £35 • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, Flybe or East Coast |
Travel 168 miles by train, coach or flight between London and Leeds. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Megabus, Flybe or East Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Leeds.
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How to get to Leeds from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Leeds is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information About the Journey from London to Leeds
About 186 miles (300 km) apart, the journey from London to Leeds can be made direct by bus or train, and there are also flights available. Flying takes around 1 hour, which is fairly comparable to taking the bus or train once you factor in commuting and waiting times.
Return journeys from Leeds to London are also available.
Buses from London to Leeds
Buses from London Victoria Coach station to Leeds Coach Station are available as a direct National Express service which departs at least once every hour. Travel times range from 4 hour to 5.5 hours for journeys requiring a larger number of stops. Services begin around 7:00 a.m. and continue until around 11:30 p.m.
Trains from London to Leeds
The East Coast line takes passengers between London Kings Cross Station and Leeds on direct services. The journey time between the two locations is just over 2 hours with services running twice each hour. Departures begin just before 6:00 a.m. and continue until around 11:30 p.m.
Flights from London to Leeds
Flights between London and Leeds are operated by premium airline British Airways and low cost airline Flybe. British Airways offers around three services each day between Heathrow and Leeds Bradford with a total journey time of just one hour. Flybe offers both direct services from London City and also those requiring a connection to be made. Flights begin just before 7:00 a.m. and continue until around 7:30 p.m. each day.
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Flybe, Loganair and Hull Trains will get you to Leeds from London at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Hull Trains is a British train operator that provides services between Hull and London. It operates up to five trains per day, with two direct services and three services that require a change at Brough. The trains are modern and comfortable, with two types available: the Super Express and the Express. The Super Express offers a faster journey time and more spacious seating, while the Express is a more economical option. Both offer onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a trolley service. Hull Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes are Hull to London Kings Cross and Hull to Brough. Passengers can also take advantage of the Hull Trains Plus loyalty scheme, which offers discounts and rewards.
London to Leeds travel information with Megabus:
- Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
- Megabus frequency: 4 a day
FAQs: London to Leeds
There are 3 travel options from London to Leeds: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Leeds from London is a coach with an average price of £7.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leeds:
A coach is £28 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £35 from London to Leeds.
A coach is £20 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average £27.
The quickest way to travel from London to Leeds is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leeds by coach takes 3 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 2 h 12 min on average.
The distance between London and Leeds is around 168 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Leeds is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Leeds as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Leeds:
- Most travellers take a coach from London, Victoria Coach Station to Leeds, Coach Station.
- Most travellers board their plane from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from London to Leeds depart from London Kings Cross to Leeds.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Leeds:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Leeds by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus London to Leeds tickets on Omio for £7.
- Travel with Flybe or Azul for flights to Leeds. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Azul London to Leeds tickets on Omio for £399.
- East Coast, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains or Thameslink can get you to Leeds by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with East Coast from London to Leeds for £27 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 12 direct coaches per day.
- 14 direct trains per day with East Coast.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leeds as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leeds from London.
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