What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Leeds to Bournemouth?

The distance between Leeds and Bournemouth is 297 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Leeds to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Bournemouth bus from?

Leeds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Bournemouth train from?

Leeds to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Leeds to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Leeds to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Leeds to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leeds to Bournemouth train arrive?

Leeds to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Bournemouth is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Leeds to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Bournemouth?

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Leeds to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 45m
£110–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
9h 15m
£35–58
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
9h 8m
£58–141
Drive 259.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Bournemouthcar 259.5 mi
4h 20m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 9m
£102–222
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 52m
£152–227
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h
£87–317
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 12m
£131–313

Leeds to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 295.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bournemouth Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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