How to travel from Blackpool to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Leeds is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Leeds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance136km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).

The distance between Blackpool and Leeds is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Blackpool and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Leeds is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Blackpool and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

Northern Rail run train services between Blackpool and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Blackpool and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Leeds. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Leeds. The distance is around 136km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Leeds

Transport options from Blackpool to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£34($40)
hourly126km (78 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£8($9)
twice daily161km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£16($19)
on demand136km (85 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds