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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Leeds. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Leeds?

The distance between Glasgow and Leeds is 276 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leeds without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Glasgow to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leeds bus from?

Glasgow to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Leeds train from?

Glasgow to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Leeds?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to train via Edinburgh which takes 3h 49m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Glasgow to Leeds bus arrive?

Glasgow to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Leeds train arrive?

Glasgow to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Leeds is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Glasgow to Leeds.

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

Book your Glasgow to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Leeds.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
3h 49m
£80–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
4h 45m
£25–40
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leedscar 206 mi
3h 53m
£52–75
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
4h 40m
£58–145
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Leedstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 17m
£120–180
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 56m
£58–133
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 14m
£68–201
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
5h 8m
£73–167

Glasgow to Leeds by train

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Leeds via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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