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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Perth is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Canal Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Perth. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Perth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Leeds to Perth?

The distance between Leeds and Perth is 285 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Perth without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Leeds to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Perth bus from?

Leeds to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Perth train from?

Leeds to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Perth?

The best way to get from Leeds to Perth is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Leeds to Perth bus arrive?

Leeds to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Leeds to Perth train arrive?

Leeds to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Perth is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Leeds to Perth.

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

Book your Leeds to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 541+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 1m
£132–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
6h 54m
£24–41
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Perthcar 236.2 mi
4h 39m
£59–85
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 8m
£58–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
7h 9m
£30–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 16m
£94–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 12m
£116–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
7h 11m
£129–270

Leeds to Perth by train

96Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leeds to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Canal Street via Park & Ride in around 6h 54m.

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