Train vs plane: Travel experts film race from London to Leeds using an LNER express and Flybe

It’s one of the great questions of the modern age. Pictured here is The Points Guy UK's plane north in a race against LNER's Leeds service The Points Guy UK's Liam Spencer hopped on board this 125mph service to Leeds British airline Flybe has recently made its debut back into the world after being off-grid for the past two years – and has kicked off by reconnecting London Heathrow with Leeds as a flight route, British Airways having dropped it from its schedule. The Points Guy UK’s quest for the answer began at Piccadilly Circus Underground station – the start of the race for the site’s Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer. The race began at Piccadilly Circus Underground station, above Nicky, the head of TPG UK, paid £54.99 for his flight Nicky is pictured here at Heathrow before boarding his flight to Leeds Nicky said that one definite plus point of his journey by air to Leeds Bradford Airport was that the actual flight time of 40 minutes, in isolation, is far quicker than the train. Liam loved his ‘incredibly comfy seat, huge tray table and the fact there was tons of room to stretch out in’ Liam presents his 'delicious' breakfast to the camera Liam’s journey north cost £60.50 for the first two stages - £2.50 for the Piccadilly Line service to King’s Cross and £58 for a first-class train ticket.