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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leeds is to fly and train which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Leeds is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Leeds via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 49m.

How far is it from Sofia to Leeds?

The distance between Sofia and Leeds is 1401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Leeds without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 45m and costs £380 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Sofia to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leeds bus from?

Sofia to Leeds bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leeds train from?

Sofia to Leeds train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Leeds?

The best way to get from Sofia to Leeds is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £160 - £200 and takes 41h 51m.

Where does the Sofia to Leeds bus arrive?

Sofia to Leeds bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Leeds?

Leeds is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:14 PM in Sofia and 2:14 PM in Leeds.

Where does the Sofia to Leeds train arrive?

Sofia to Leeds train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

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

Book your Sofia to Leeds bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2573+ hotels available in Leeds.

Sofia to Leeds - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Sofia to Leeds by plane, bus, train, night train, busferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOF - LBA
8h 41m
£75–210
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOF - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
8h 6m
£62–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
35h 45m
£383–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
41h 51m
£166–195
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
46h 49m
£289–485
Fly to Humberside Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane SOF - HUY
2. Take the train from Barnetby to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
12h 31m
£75–255
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SOF - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
9h 33m
£153–348
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SOF - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
9h 56m
£100–415
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2d 4h
£202–301
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
2d 9h
£77–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Leedscar
25h 21m
£483–655
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leedscar
26h 23m
£397–612

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,392.4 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Leeds, England?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 41h 51m.

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