The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 46 m
Buses on 05 Sept
36
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 36 buses from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport, including 7 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 269 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
FlixBus2:006h40Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)8:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:405h20Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)6:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:156h45Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)12:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus7:306h20Leeds, Coach Station13:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£221One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:557h35Leeds, Coach Station3:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£231One-way1 change
FlixBus0:405h20Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)6:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus8:305h45Leeds, Coach Station14:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£331One-way1 change
NX561 · NX23014:305h45Leeds, Coach Station20:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£361One-way1 change
NX426 · NX03518:005h55Leeds, Coach Station23:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5£271One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:056h05Leeds, Coach Station18:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£281One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 269 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £70.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £50. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 3h 21m 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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.
Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 5h45 | 14:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX025 | 8:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h45 | 15:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX230 | 10:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h55 | 16:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX230 | 11:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h20 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX230 | 11:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h10 | 17:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h05 | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX025 | 12:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h20 | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h50 | 20:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX230 | 14:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h00 | 20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX591 · NX025 | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h20 | 22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX591 · NX025 · NXN40 | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h55 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX591 · NX030 · NXN40 | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h55 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX426 · NX032 · NXN40 | 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h25 | 1:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX426 · NX035 · NXN40 | 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h25 | 1:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX426 · NX035 | 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 5h55 | 23:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h30 | 2:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h20 | 2:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX032 | 19:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX035 · NXN40 | 19:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h10 | 2:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX561 · NX032 · NXN40 | 19:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h10 | 2:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX561 · NX035 | 19:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h35 | 3:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h40 | 3:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h50 | 5:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX467 · NX200 | 22:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h30 | 5:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX467 · NX035 · NX230 | 22:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 12h15 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
NX467 · NX032 · NX230 | 22:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 12h15 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
NX240 | 0:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h25 | 6:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 0:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h40 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:40 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 5h20 | 6:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 6h40 | 8:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 6h45 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX561 · NX035 | 6:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h25 | 12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX240 | 6:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h50 | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 6:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h05 | 13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h20 | 13:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX035 | 7:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h25 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 60 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 269 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 269 km |
Average bus duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to London Heathrow Airport by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, 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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