Leeds to Bath bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Bath

Showing times and prices for Nov 20

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€34

Fastest journey

7 h 38 m

Average duration

9 h 2 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

274 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Bath will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Leeds for Bath on Thu, Nov 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 274 km distance in an average of 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 38 m .

On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
01:30PM10h25
Leeds
11:55PMBath
331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:55PM7h38
Leeds
10:33PMBath
351One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Leeds to Bath

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 274 km

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Bus
Train

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€122

Average price

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Leeds to Bath bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bath buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:41 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX131 · NX100 · BLX39
Delayed
9:30 AM 5:35 AMLeeds, Coach Station
7h52
1:27 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX134 · NX104 · BLX396:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station
7h52
2:27 PM Bath, Bus Station2 transfers
national_expressNX133 · NX100 · BLX39
Delayed
12:50 PM 8:50 AMLeeds, Coach Station
7h36
4:26 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station
9h35
8:25 PM Bath, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX133 · NX101 · BLX39
Delayed
12:50 PM 10:55 AMLeeds, Coach Station
6h53
5:48 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX131 · NX100 · BLX39
On time
11:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station
7h52
7:37 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX561 · NX403
On time
12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station
8h30
9:00 PM Bath, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX100 · BL39
On time
1:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h31
9:21 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station
9h00
11:30 PM Bath, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX100 · BL39
On time
3:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h35
10:40 PM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
national_expressNX132 · NX100 · BL393:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h57
11:52 PM Bath, Bus Station2 transfers
national_expressNX591 · NX403
On time
4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station
8h20
12:50 AM Bath, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX106 · BL39
On time
5:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h53
12:53 AM Bath, Bus Station
2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
10h20
10:15 AM Bath, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX466 · NX403
On time
11:59 PM Leeds, Coach Station
10h11
10:10 AM Bath, Bus Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leeds to Bath

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Buses from Leeds to Bath run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 274 km distance in 7h 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
274 km
Average bus duration
6h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
7h 9m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Leeds to BathYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Bath with National Express for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 9m
Cheapest Price
€22
National Express frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Bath

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Bath by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The average journey time by coach from Leeds to Bath is 6 h 47 min   to travel the 274 km long journey, with around there is 1 coach per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Leeds to Bath leaves at 06: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Leeds to Bath leaves at 16: 15.
There is 1 coach a day from Leeds to Bath which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Leeds to Bath you can take a coach with Megabus or National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Leeds to Bath on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Leeds, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). When arriving in Bath, you can end your route in coach stations like Bath, Westgate Buildings, Bath, The Globe (Bristol Rd) and Bath, James Street West.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bath, Westgate Buildings, located 0.4 miles (596 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Leeds to Bath by coach is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leeds and Bath including taking a coach, flight or train.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Leeds to Bath

Leeds
Bath
The major bus station for departures in Leeds is Leeds, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds, Coach Station for your trip from Leeds to Bath.
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