4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Leeds
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Leeds will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 41 buses that leave London for Leeds on Sat, Feb 14, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 14 the direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sat, Feb 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 272 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Leeds buses for today, Friday, February 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX426 | Delayed 4:30 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 5:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | Delayed 4:30 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 6:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h25 | 7:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 8:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 9:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 8:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 9:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 9:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 10:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 10:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h35 | 10:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 11:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | On time 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 3:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX466 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 5:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 4:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX465 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 5:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h51 | 5:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 14 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 4:15 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h15 | 10:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | Delayed 9:30 AM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h15 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 1:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h40 | 1:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h15 | 2:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX561 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 8:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | On time 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Leeds
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Buses from London to Leeds run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 272 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to LeedsYou can travel by bus between London to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Leeds
Leeds is one of the major cities of the north of England, a city that was prominent from medieval times through to the Industrial Revolution, and now renowned for its elegant shopping arcades and thriving cultural scene. Visitors from the capital can investigate Leeds attractions thanks to direct daily buses from London to Leeds, a budget alternative to the train. Journey times to Leeds are about four hours and 30 minutes on average, with departures available from early morning to late at night.
Which bus companies travel from London to Leeds?
The UK's national bus company National Express operates all the direct London to Leeds bus services from Victoria Coach Station seven days a week. Indirect connections are not available on this route to Yorkshire.
How long is the bus from London to Leeds?
The fastest National Express services on the 183-mile road route north from London to Leeds take four hours and 20 minutes to reach the Yorkshire city. Depending on departure times and traffic conditions, other direct buses take between ten and 50 minutes longer. The overnight service from London Victoria Coach Station takes five hours and 55 minutes to reach Leeds.
How many buses are there from London to Leeds?
The National Express daily schedule provides 15 direct London to Leeds bus services from Monday-Saturday and 19 direct buses on Sundays. Departures start around 7:00 a.m. and continue with buses roughly every hour throughout the day and evening. The final overnight connection to Leeds leaves Victoria Coach Station just before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Leeds?
Departure Bus Station: London Victoria Coach Station is located on the south-western side of the city center, served by Underground trains on three lines at the nearby Tube station and by city bus routes stopping on Elizabeth Street and Buckingham Palace Road. Facilities at the bus station include baggage storage lockers, cafes, a bakery, news vendors, ATMs, fast food outlets and taxi stands.
Arrival Bus Station: Leeds Coach Station is situated on the east side of the city center, served by local bus routes from the adjacent bus terminus. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, ATMs, news vendor, snack kiosks, restrooms and taxi stands, with a food market a short walk from the entrance.
FAQs: Bus from London to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Leeds
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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