Visiting Leeds

Leeds is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Leeds?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Leeds then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Leeds!

FAQs About Leeds

How Do I Get To Leeds?

Driving directions to Leeds:

  • From Manchester: Take the M62, and exit at junction 27. Follow signs for Leeds city center.
  • From Sheffield: Take the M1, and then the M621. Exit at junction 3, and follow signs for Leeds city center.
  • From York: Take the A64, and then the A58. Follow signs for Leeds city center.

Rail directions to Leeds:

  • From London: Take the train from London Kings Cross to Leeds. The journey takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • From Manchester: Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds. The journey takes around 50 minutes.
  • From Sheffield: Take the train from Sheffield station to Leeds. The journey takes around 30 minutes.

If you're already in West Yorkshire, then you may be able to get to Leeds via local transit. Some options include taking the bus or using the Metro system. If you're in Bradford, you can take the train directly to Leeds. If you're in Wakefield, you can take the train or bus to Leeds. Leeds is also accessible from Harrogate, Halifax, and Huddersfield.

What's The Nearest Airport To Leeds?

The closest airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) away. The most direct route from the airport to Leeds city center is via the A660, which takes approximately 20-25 minutes by car or taxi. Alternatively, there are several bus services available, including the 757 and 737, which take approximately 30 minutes to reach the city center.

Where Is Leeds?