The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Motherwell
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
6 h 27 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Motherwell will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leeds for Motherwell every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 271 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 27 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 27 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.
3:106h27Leeds9:37Motherwell£171One-way0 changes
3:106h27Leeds9:37Motherwell£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds to Motherwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Motherwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 271 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leeds to Motherwell bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Motherwell coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:10 Leeds | 5h33 | 8:43 Motherwell | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leeds to Motherwell by coach or train
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Why should you book Leeds to Motherwell coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Motherwell.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Motherwell.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to Motherwell.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Motherwell
Buses from Leeds to Motherwell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 271 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 271 km |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 27m |
First bus 2:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Leeds to MotherwellYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Motherwell with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Motherwell coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Motherwell 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 Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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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