Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 2 m
Buses on 17 Sept
28
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Leeds will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 28 buses from Horley to Leeds, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Horley to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £196.
Distance: 306 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £196 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Leeds:
A coach is £181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Leeds costing on average £196.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 6h 46m versus 4h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Leeds coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h45 | 15:00 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h00 | 13:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 9h35 | 15:00 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h50 | 13:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h40 | 18:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h30 | 16:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 9h30 | 18:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h20 | 16:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 17:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h25 | 17:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h45 | 19:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h35 | 19:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h40 | 19:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h30 | 19:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h50 | 21:40 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h40 | 21:40 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h40 | 22:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h30 | 22:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h40 | 23:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h25 | 23:55 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h30 | 23:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h15 | 23:55 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h05 | 23:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h55 | 23:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 2:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h05 | 2:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 5:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h50 | 5:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Buses from Horley to Leeds run on average 40 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 306 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 306 km |
Average bus duration 6h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Most Horley to Leeds buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). Use this guide to compare Horley and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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