The 13 Best Day Trips from Leeds

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Leeds, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield. The closest is Sheffield, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Leeds

  1. 1

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Leeds

    Known for Cadbury World.

  2. 2

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Leeds
  3. 3

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south of Leeds
  4. 4

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Leeds
  5. 5

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Leeds
  6. 6

    Birkenhead, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Leeds
  7. 7

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Leeds
  8. 8

    Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Leeds
  9. 9

    Preston, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Leeds
  10. 10

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Leeds
  11. 11

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Leeds
  12. 12

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Leeds
  13. 13

    Oldham, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-west of Leeds

A sample day: Leeds to Birmingham

  1. 07:30Leave Leeds
  2. 09:50Arrive in Birmingham (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Cadbury World
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
  6. 15:50Head back to Leeds
  7. 18:10Home in Leeds

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Leeds?
The best day trips from Leeds are Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leicester. The closest is Sheffield, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Leeds?
Sheffield is the closest, 46 km south of Leeds, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Leeds?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Leeds: Sheffield (55 min), Oldham (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Leeds for a day out?
Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 148 km south of Leeds and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Leeds?
For a weekend away from Leeds, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Birmingham (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Leicester (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Newcastle upon Tyne (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Birkenhead (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Leeds?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Birmingham at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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