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4.6Travel Information between York and Leeds
 Distance | 22 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 Ticket price range | £4 - £4 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • £4 • 23 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £4 • 23 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 22 miles by coach or train from York to Leeds. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from York to Leeds.
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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 coach 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.
There are 2 options to travel between York and Leeds including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Leeds is a train with an average price of £4.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Leeds:
A train is £1 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £4 from York to Leeds.
The fastest way to get to Leeds from York is by train with an average travel time of 23 min.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 45 min of travel time.
The distance from York to Leeds is approximately 22 miles.
The average frequency per day from York to Leeds is:
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from York to Leeds as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from York to Leeds:
- Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from York to Leeds depart from York, Rail Station to Leeds, Coach Station.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from York to Leeds depart from York to Leeds.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from York to Leeds:
- You can take a coach from York to Leeds with National Express, FlixBus or Coastliner. Cheap tickets can be found for £4 with FlixBus from York to Leeds.
- You can take a train from York to Leeds with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for £4 with TransPennine Express from York to Leeds.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Coastliner 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or Cross Country 11 direct trains per day.
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 York.
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