How to get to Leeds from York

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Compare train and coach 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 £3. 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 £3, and a coach costs an average of £5.

Distance: 35 km

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£6

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£7

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37m

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1h 33m

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1h 3m

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Northern Rail

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from York to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailNT067300
    23:151h35
    York station (YRK)
    0:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Northern RailNT067300
    23:151h35
    York station (YRK)
    0:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressG15893
    9:220h21
    York station (YRK)
    9:43Leeds station (LDS)
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Northern RailG89009
    18:240h32
    York station (YRK)
    18:56Leeds station (LDS)
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24830
    23:400h39
    York station (YRK)
    0:19Leeds station (LDS)
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG88965
    9:250h30
    York station (YRK)
    9:55Leeds station (LDS)
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:450h50
    York, Train Station
    16:35Leeds, Coach Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:500h50
    York, Train Station
    7:40Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:400h50
    York, Train Station
    17:30Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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Travelling from York to Leeds

Leeds and York are just 25 miles apart, so making the journey takes hardly any time at all. Travellers can choose between fast trains and buses, although taking the train is easily the quickest option (at around 25 minutes in total). If you need to travel at awkward times of day, there are plenty of departures, and both buses and trains travel directly to the centre of Leeds, leaving passengers a short walk from the major attractions.

Quick Guide to Leeds

Must Know: Leeds has a great public transport network making it simple for travellers to get around.
Must See: There are many different museums in Leeds, especially good ones are the art and culture centres.
Must Do: Harewood House, located just outside of the city centre, is a great place to spend the day.
Did you know? Leeds is ranked sixth in the list of Britain’s greenest cities.

Travelling from York to Leeds

Train

Catching the train is overall the best and fastest way to travel between York and Leeds. Trains depart from York Railway Station and are operated by a range of companies, including First TransPennine Express and Cross Country. In all cases, the journey won't take more than 25 minutes to half an hour. The earliest trains leave just after 8:00 a.m. and there are direct departures every 10 minutes after that until just after midnight. No trains require a change along the way. All services get into Leeds Railway Station, which is 10 minutes away from the centre of the city.

Buses

Travelling from York to Leeds by bus couldn't be easier. The two major Yorkshire cities have excellent bus connections and the journey takes around 45 minutes at all times of day. Buses to Leeds are operated by Cityzap (a subsidiary of TransDev) who start their schedule at 7:00 a.m. and run buses every half an hour until 7:00 p.m. Passengers can choose between a number of stops in York, including York Railway Station, York College and Rougier Street. All buses arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

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FAQs: 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between York and Leeds including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Leeds is a train with an average price of £6.

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

A train is £0.94 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach 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 37m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 3m.

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 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Leeds as scheduled services by train and coach 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).
  • Coaches 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 Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner​ to go to Leeds by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner​.
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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