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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 £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 coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 35 km
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1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Leeds from York by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from York to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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
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Must Know: | Leeds has a great public transport network making it simple for travellers to get around. |
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Must See: | There are many different museums in Leeds, especially good ones are the art and culture centres. |
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Must Do: | Harewood House, located just outside of the city centre, is a great place to spend the day. |
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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. |
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 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.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Leeds:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from York to Leeds costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes on average 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner to go to Leeds by coach.
- 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.
- 4 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner.
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