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What is the best way to travel from Lancaster to Leeds?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Leeds from Lancaster. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 40m
£12
£16
1
Train
2h 16m
£13
£31
4

What is the cheapest way to reach Leeds from Lancaster?

You can get to Leeds with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £13
tomorrow
from £33
Friday
from £14
Saturday
from £12
Sunday
from £14
Monday
from £12
Tuesday
from £31

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £40

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £14
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £40

    • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £13
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £20
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £32
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £39

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £38

What are the fastest trips from Lancaster to Leeds?

You can get to Leeds from Lancaster in just 2h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 4h 40m
tomorrow
from 2h 16m
Friday
from 2h 16m
Saturday
from 2h 16m
Sunday
from 4h 40m
Monday
from 2h 16m
Tuesday
from 2h 16m

    Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £40
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £40
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £14

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £13

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £32
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £39
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £20

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Lancaster
    University
    18:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 16m
    0
    05:13
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    07:29
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    2h 20m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:10
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £38
  • Northern
    2h 37m
    0
    05:50
    Lancaster
    Central Station
    08:27
    Leeds
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Lancaster to Leeds

What are the most popular stations in Lancaster and Leeds?

In Lancaster, you will usually depart from University, Central Station or Wennington Train Station, while in Leeds you will be arriving at Bus Station, Central Station or Bagley Lane Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leeds from Lancaster? With 3 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lancaster and Leeds, you can pay as low as £12 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Leeds in just 2h 16m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lancaster and Leeds are Northern, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Lancaster and Leeds is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Morecambe or to Horsforth, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Leeds Bradford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Lancaster to Leeds?

The most popular companies between Lancaster and Leeds, are Northern, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Northern and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Lancaster to Leeds

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lancaster to Leeds. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Lancaster to Leeds

How can I reach Leeds from Lancaster?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Leeds from Lancaster.

How far is Leeds from Lancaster?

The distance between Lancaster and Leeds is 86.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lancaster and Leeds?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 21 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lancaster to Leeds?

You can get to Leeds with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Leeds?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leeds in just 2h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Lancaster and to Leeds

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lancaster and to Leeds. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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