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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leeds is to rideshare which costs £14 - £30 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Leeds. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from London to Leeds?

The distance between London and Leeds is 186 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £130.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Leeds takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Leeds bus from?

London to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Leeds?

The best way to get from London to Leeds is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the London to Leeds bus arrive?

London to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the London to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Leeds is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from London to Leeds.

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

Book your London to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Leeds.

Can I share a ride from London to Leeds?

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from London to Leeds 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 King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 9m
£30–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
4h 40m
£10–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Leedsrideshare 194.4 mi
3h 53m
£14–30
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4h 17m
£74–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 561 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
4h 44m
£13–49
Drive 194.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Leedscar 194.1 mi
3h 24m
£48–68

London to Leeds by train

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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