The distance between Glasgow and Leeds is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Glasgow to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Leeds York Street.
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Glasgow and Leeds is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Glasgow and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Leeds. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 20m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper and LNER run train services between Glasgow and Leeds. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Leeds. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Leeds. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Leeds. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Leeds. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Leeds typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Leeds. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | £130($155) | hourly | 513km (319 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £165($195) | hourly | 572km (356 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £130($155) | hourly | 630km (392 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 442km (275 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | £135($160) | 6 times a week | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £25($29) | every 20 mins | 421km (262 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £41($48) | on demand | 354km (220 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.