How to travel from Nottingham to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Leeds is around 114km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 54min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nottingham to Leeds by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration54min
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Leeds by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 54min.

The distance between Nottingham and Leeds is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (61 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Nottingham and Leeds by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Leeds is to take the bus which takes around 54min and will set you back approx £14 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Northern Rail run train services between Nottingham and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Nottingham and Leeds. It typically takes around 54min and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 54min.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Leeds. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 54min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station. instead which will take 54min.

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 Nottingham and Leeds. The distance is around 114km (71 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 Nottingham to Leeds is to take the bus which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Leeds

Transport options from Nottingham to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
54min
£14($16)
5 times a day116km (72 miles)
Train
1h 55m
£34($40)
hourly126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£14($16)
on demand114km (71 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