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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to London is to rideshare which costs £12 - £30 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to London is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Leeds to London?

The distance between Leeds and London is 186 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £80.

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

The train from Leeds to London Kings Cross takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leeds to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to London?

The best way to get from Leeds to London is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Leeds to London bus arrive?

Leeds to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leeds to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to London is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Leeds to London.

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

Book your Leeds to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to London?

Book your Leeds to London bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20778+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leeds to London - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 11m
£27–80
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Meadowhalltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Uk010 / ...
5h 32m
£11–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus 561 / ...
4h 35m
£16–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Londonrideshare 193.9 mi
3h 52m
£12–30
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 44m
£75–259
Drive 194.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Londoncar 194.5 mi
3h 24m
£47–67

Leeds to London by train

224Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £27–80 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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