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What is the best way to travel from Leicester to York?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to York from Leicester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 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 30m
$11
$18
10
Train
2h 41m
$49
$87
6

What is the cheapest way to reach York from Leicester?

You can get to York with just $11 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.

Monday
from $15
Tuesday
from $15
Wednesday
from $16
Thursday
from $13
Friday
from $11
Saturday
Sunday
from $18

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • CrossCountry
    2h 41m
    0
    7:14 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • CrossCountry
    3h 6m
    0
    8:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    11:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 7m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 47m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 41m
    0
    7:14 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $49
  • CrossCountry
    3h 6m
    0
    8:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    11:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $49
  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $58
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 7m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $134
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 47m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $134

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 13m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    9:53 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    4h 53m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    1:53 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 21m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:51 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    8h 6m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27

What are the fastest trips from Leicester to York?

You can get to York from Leicester in just 2h 41m with a Train from CrossCountry. 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.

Monday
from 8h 10m
Tuesday
from 5h 36m
Wednesday
from 2h 41m
Thursday
from 5h 35m
Friday
from 2h 41m
Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 53m

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    9h 6m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 41m
    0
    7:14 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 47m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136
  • CrossCountry
    3h 6m
    0
    8:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    11:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 7m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $136
  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $59
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    1:25 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $16

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 41m
    0
    7:14 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $49
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 47m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $134
  • CrossCountry
    3h 6m
    0
    8:18 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    11:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $49
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 7m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    8:55 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $134
  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:24 AM
    York
    Hammerton Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from $58
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    5h 36m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    8:40 AM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    7:20 PM
    York
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 53m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    1:53 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    5h 21m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:51 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    7h 13m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    9:53 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    8h 6m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:01 AM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:50 PM
    York
    Central Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leicester to York

What are the most popular stations in Leicester and York?

In Leicester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, while in York you will be arriving at Central Station, Vangarde Shopping Park Bus Stop or Barton Hill A64, 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 York from Leicester? With 5 connections between 4 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 Leicester and York, you can pay as low as $11 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 CrossCountry: you will get to York in just 2h 41m.

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 Leicester and York are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry, 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 Leicester and York 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 Oadby or to Bishopthorpe, and look at flights from East Midlands 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 Leicester to York?

The most popular companies between Leicester and York, are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway

All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to York

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

FAQs about the trip from Leicester to York

How can I reach York from Leicester?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to York from Leicester.

How far is York from Leicester?

The distance between Leicester and York is 91.3 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester and York?

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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 25 kgs, and a flight 36 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to York?

You can get to York with just $11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to York?

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 York in just 2h 41m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Leicester and to York

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

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