London to Leeds coach
Cheap bus tickets from London to Leeds
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Bus times from London to Leeds
Fastest Journey
4 h
Average
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
272 km
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Leeds every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from London to Leeds
 | Distance | 168 miles |
 | Average coach duration | 4 h |
 | Average coach ticket price | £10 (€11) |
 | Coach frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express, Infobus, Flixbus or Megabus |
Coaches from London to Leeds cover the 168 miles long route taking on average 4 h with our travel partners like National Express, Infobus, Flixbus or Megabus. Normally, there are 10 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £10, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £6. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus London to Leeds
You can travel by coach to Leeds from London with National Express and FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Leeds from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from London to Leeds coach information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 43 min
- Average Price: £7
- FlixBus frequency: 3 a day
Coaches from London to Leeds
Anyone who wants to travel from the UK capital to Leeds will find plenty of options. Taking the coach is cost effective and relatively fast. Services are also very frequent, with 15-20 buses on weekdays, and 15-19 at weekends. Journeys take between 3 hours 50 minutes and 5 hours 55 minutes, which can be faster than taking the train.
Which coach companies travel from London to Leeds?
Coaches to Leeds from London will always be operated by National Express. The UK's leading coach travel provider, National Express offers direct services between the two cities, and no changes will be needed at any point.
How long is the coach from London to Leeds?
Travel times vary significantly between London and Leeds, so bear that in mind when selecting the correct service. Journey times for direct buses range from 3 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes. Services with longer durations tend to travel overnight journeys, and leave London just before midnight.
How many coaches are there from London to Leeds?
The London to Leeds route is very well served by National Express, with 15-20 weekday departures and 15-19 at weekends. Expect buses to leave at least once an hour from around 7:00 a.m. until shortly before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Leeds?
Departure Station: Coaches from London to Leeds will depart from London Victoria Coach Station. The Coach Station is easy to reach from most parts of central London. Those coming from the West End and north London can take the Underground to nearby Victoria Station. After that, it takes 5-10 minutes to walk to the coach terminal. Overground services connect Victoria to Surrey and Kent, while express buses link the Coach Station to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports in 30-40 minutes.
Arrival Station: All buses from London will arrive at Leeds Coach Station. The Coach Station is located on Dyer Street, just east of the city centre. Anyone headed to city centre hotels or who wants to explore Kirkgate Market and the cathedral can walk there in 10-15 minutes. Those travelling to the University of Leeds can hop on the number 1 bus, which travels there in 15 minutes, while football fans can reach Elland Road by the 229 or 15 buses. Leave 15 minutes for the transfer.
Travel Tips: Coach to Leeds from London
Omio customers book a coach from London Victoria to Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this trip, called London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival coach station, Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop, is located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre of Leeds.
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