How to travel from Liverpool to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance115km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Leeds

Transport options from Liverpool to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
£15($18)
hourly118km (73 miles)
Train via Earlestown2h 15m
£37($44)
hourly129km (80 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£7($8)
once daily131km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£14($16)
on demand115km (72 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