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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Leeds is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Leeds is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Leeds via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Leeds?

The distance between Leicester and Leeds is 103 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Leicester to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Leeds bus from?

Leicester to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Leeds train from?

Leicester to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Leeds?

The best way to get from Leicester to Leeds is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Leicester to Leeds bus arrive?

Leicester to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Leeds train arrive?

Leicester to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Leeds is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Leicester to Leeds.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2588+ hotels available in Leeds.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Leeds?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Leeds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Leeds - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 57m
£47–78
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Leedsrideshare 98.2 mi
2h 7m
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
3h 15m
£18–45
Bus via M&S
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to M&Sbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
3h 31m
£12–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£44–65
Drive 97.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Leedscar 97.6 mi
1h 44m
£24–35

Leicester to Leeds by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Leeds via Sheffield in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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