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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 26 m

Buses per day

49

Distance

269 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 49 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Leeds every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 269 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
22:255h50
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
04:15Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
£221One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
22:056h10
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
04:15Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
£221One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
22:257h25
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
05:50Leeds, Coach Station
£221One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX032 · NX561
12:256h30
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
18:55Leeds, Coach Station
£251One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX030 · NX561
12:256h30
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
18:55Leeds, Coach Station
£261One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Heathrow Airport to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 269 km

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Train

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£88

Average Price

6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Leeds bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Leeds coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 02:34
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNXA40 · NX426
On time
04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
7h15
11:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX426
Delayed
11:50 05:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h55
11:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX59106:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h15
13:05 Leeds, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX59107:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
6h05
13:05 Leeds, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX591
Delayed
13:40 07:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h35
13:05 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX426
On time
08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
5h55
14:00 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX426
Delayed
13:40 08:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h30
14:00 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX24008:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
7h15
16:00 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX24008:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
7h05
16:00 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX24009:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h30
16:00 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX202 · NX502 · NX561
On time
09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
8h10
18:00 Leeds, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressNX202 · NX032 · NX561
On time
09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
8h10
18:00 Leeds, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressNX444 · NX561
On time
11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h05
18:00 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX030 · NX561
Delayed
17:15 12:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h30
18:55 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX032 · NX561
Delayed
14:45 12:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h30
18:55 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX032 · NX561
On time
12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h10
18:55 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX561
On time
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
6h50
20:00 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX561
On time
13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h20
20:00 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX032 · NX561
Delayed
14:45 13:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h25
20:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX401 · NX561
On time
14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h00
20:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX030 · NX426
Delayed
17:15 15:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h25
21:50 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX409 · NX426
On time
15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h00
21:50 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX24015:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
7h00
22:50 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX24016:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
6h50
22:50 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX032 · NX561
On time
16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h40
23:05 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX24016:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h20
22:50 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX502 · NX561
On time
16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h15
23:05 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX401 · NX561
On time
16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h15
23:05 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX032 · NX561
On time
17:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h25
23:50 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX444 · NX561
On time
18:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h50
23:50 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h45
02:50 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
6h25
02:50 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1 change
national_expressNX202 · NX46620:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
8h35
05:15 Leeds, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h10
04:15 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
7h25
05:50 Leeds, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h50
04:15 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX46623:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h05
05:15 Leeds, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX426
On time
23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
11h35
11:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
Monday 24 November
national_expressNX46600:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h05
05:15 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus00:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
5h10
05:50 Leeds, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX426
On time
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
6h40
16:50 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX426
On time
23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
11h35
11:20 Leeds, Coach Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds

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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds run on average 37 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 269 km distance in 5h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
269 km
Average bus duration
5h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
37
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
5h 10m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to LeedsYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 50m
Cheapest Price
£16
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 20m
Cheapest Price
£18
National Express frequency
31 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 5m
Cheapest Price
£27
Megabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Leeds coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds coach time is 5 h 30 min   covering the 167 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds leaves at 00: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds without having to change trains with National Express or FlixBus. There are 4 direct coaches from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Leeds. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leeds and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Leeds from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds.

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    Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Leeds

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    Leeds
    Leeds, Leeds Bradford AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Whitehouse Lane
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café Ritazza (in the station)
    • Burger King (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the terminal.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
    • Bus: 757, 737
    Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop
    Leeds, Coach Station
    information
    Leeds, University
    information
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
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