How to get from Leeds to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Leeds to London by price and travel time.
- 269 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 05m
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 05m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leeds to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 269 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €8, on Wed, Oct 14.
269 km
Leeds to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Leeds → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·4h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Leeds to London
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:40 | 23:40 |
All departures
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 03:05
- 03:45
- 04:05
- 04:15
- 04:45
- 05:05
- 05:15
- 05:45
- 06:15
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Leeds to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leeds to London Borough of Camden, about 4h 5m. In total it's roughly €17 over 4h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Leeds to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Leeds to London?
The most useful route takes about 4h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Leeds to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leeds to London?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 23:40.
How far is London from Leeds?
About 269 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Leeds to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €17. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Leeds to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Leeds to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Leeds to London
- how to get from Leeds to London
- Leeds to London travel time
- Leeds to London distance
- cheapest way from Leeds to London
- Leeds to London by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026