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Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £10. 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 coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £19 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 |
 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.
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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.
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FAQs: 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 coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 33 coaches 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 coach 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).
- Coaches 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 coach.
- 13 direct trains per day with LNER.
- 33 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
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