How to get from London to Leeds
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Leeds. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 269 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
269 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 5 | 6h 40m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 56h 40m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Leeds: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Borough of CamdenbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Borough of Camden → Leedsbus
FlixBus·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Leeds
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:00 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-LeedsBook →
RyanairLondon-Dublin, Dublin-Leeds, West YorkshireSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busLeeds Bradford Airport-LeedsBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Ryanair, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Leeds works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Borough of Camden, about 10 min. Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Leeds (4h 5m). In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 35m, 1 transfer.
London to Leeds: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Leeds?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Leeds from London?
About 269 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Leeds cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Leeds?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Ryanair, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from London to Leeds without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 09m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Leeds?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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