How to travel from Luton to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance260km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Luton to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Leeds

Transport options from Luton to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£47($56)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Train via Kettering3h 30m
£77($90)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£14($16)
every 4 hours262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£46($54)
on demand260km (162 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