The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle to Leeds
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Leeds will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 25 buses that leave Newcastle for Leeds on Wed, Feb 04, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 2 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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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 131 km
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Newcastle to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Leeds buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 4:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 4:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h15 | 4:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h10 | 5:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 4:20 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 5:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 5:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 8:00 AM 5:45 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:20 AM 11:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 10:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 7:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 8:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:20 AM 11:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h10 | 10:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 9:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 1:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | Delayed 11:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h30 | 2:30 PM 2:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | On time 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 2:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | On time 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h15 | 4:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | On time 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Leeds
Buses from Newcastle to Leeds run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 131 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Newcastle to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newcastle to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.
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