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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leeds is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £11 - £28 and takes 4h 36m.

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 11m and costs £30 - £95.

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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

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 11m.

How far is it from London to Leeds?

The distance between London and Leeds is 186 miles. The road distance is 194.6 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 11m and costs £30 - £95.

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

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

Where do I catch the London to Leeds bus from?

London to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, 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 11m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the London to Leeds bus arrive?

London to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, 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 20m 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2423+ 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 LeedsLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 11m
£30–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station426 / ...
4h 20m
£9–45
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Leeds194.4 mi
3h 53m
£14–30
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4h 16m
£81–262
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
4h 36m
£11–27
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Leeds193.5 mi
3h 20m
£48–69

London to Leeds by train

240Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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 £30–95 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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