The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Middlesbrough will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 13 buses that leave Leeds for Middlesbrough every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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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Compare train and coach for Leeds to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 89 km
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Leeds to Middlesbrough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Middlesbrough coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 09:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 10:30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 11:35 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 12:55 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 13:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 14:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 15:45 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 15:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h25 | 16:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 17:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 17:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h30 | 18:30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 17:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h25 | 18:40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 18:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 20:05 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 18:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h25 | 20:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 20:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 22:05 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 21:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 22:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | On time 22:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 23:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX172 | 01:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 03:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Middlesbrough
Buses from Leeds to Middlesbrough run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:46. The fastest coach covers the 89 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:46 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transdev Harrogate, Arriva Yorkshire from Leeds to MiddlesbroughYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Middlesbrough with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transdev Harrogate, Arriva Yorkshire for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leeds to Middlesbrough
Catching buses from Leeds to Middlesbrough is a breeze, with frequent services operated by National Express. Services depart Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Middlesbrough Bus Station, with the fastest services taking as little as 1 hour 20 minutes. Passengers visiting Middlesbrough for overnight stays and longer have the advantage of being able to take stored baggage and carry-on baggage with them. National Express operates several services per day, with slightly less services running on weekends. The first services depart early morning, with the earliest buses departing before 5.00 a.m.
FAQs: Leeds to Middlesbrough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Middlesbrough, Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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