4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Leeds
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Leeds will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 13 buses that leave Leicester for Leeds 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 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Leeds coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX180 | Delayed 05:25 23:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h55 | 02:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| FlixBus | 00:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 02:50 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 04:15 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX195 | 02:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h15 | 05:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 3h10 | 05:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h20 | 10:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h05 | 10:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX183 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h40 | 11:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 12:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 | 12:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h30 | 16:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 18:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 19:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX240 | 19:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h20 | 22:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Leeds
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Buses from Leicester to Leeds run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, First Leicester from Leicester to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, First Leicester for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Leeds coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Leicester, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station and Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). When arriving in Leeds, you can end your route in coach stations like Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leeds, Coach Station, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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