The distance between Liverpool and Leeds is around 115km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Take the train to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($16).
The distance between Liverpool and Leeds is around 115km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Liverpool and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Leeds is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £14 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.
TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Liverpool and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Liverpool and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Liverpool and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Liverpool and Leeds. The distance is around 115km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £15($18) | hourly | 118km (73 miles) |
Train via Earlestown | 2h 15m | £37($44) | hourly | 129km (80 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | £7($8) | once daily | 131km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £14($16) | on demand | 115km (72 miles) |
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.