How to get to Leeds from London

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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 £31.

Distance: 272 km

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£64

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£20

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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4h 34m

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4h 4m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from London to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:054h35
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    13:40Leeds, Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:354h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    14:00Leeds, Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40795
    9:402h09
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:49Leeds station (LDS)
    £781One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40797
    10:102h14
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:24Leeds station (LDS)
    £631One-way
    0 changes
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40802
    10:402h10
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £781One-way
    0 changes
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40792
    9:102h11
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:21Leeds station (LDS)
    £781One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:404h05
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    14:45Leeds, Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:005h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    14:00Leeds, Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:305h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    13:40Leeds, Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Leeds including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Leeds is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leeds costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from London to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 5m.

The London to Leeds distance is approximately 272 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Leeds is:
  • Around 33 coaches per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Leeds:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by coach.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, Lumo, Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 33 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 12 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York, 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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