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 £21 - £35 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 drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

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 every four hours, 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 278 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 which takes 4h 17m and costs £140 - £210.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Leeds takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Leeds?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 21m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Leeds 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 2579+ hotels available in Leeds.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Leedstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 17m
£140–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
4h 45m
£21–35
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Leedscar 206 mi
3h 53m
£50–73
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
5h 21m
£48–135
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 47m
£129–206
Line 240 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Milton Streetbus 240
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
6h 31m
£61–141
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 5m
£66–170
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 21m
£90–177

Glasgow to Leeds by train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Leeds 3 times a day. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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