The distance between Luton and Leeds is around 260km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton 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 London St Pancras International and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.
Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Luton to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Luton and Leeds is around 260km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Luton and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Leeds is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, LNER and Northern Rail run train services between Luton and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Luton and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Leeds. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Luton and Leeds. The distance is around 260km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £47($56) | hourly | 346km (215 miles) |
Train via Kettering | 3h 30m | £77($90) | hourly | 280km (174 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | £14($16) | every 4 hours | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £46($54) | on demand | 260km (162 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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