The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thornaby to Leeds
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thornaby to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Leeds will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 13 buses that leave Thornaby 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 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 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 25 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.
NX17218:501h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station20:10Leeds, Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
NX4269:301h35Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:05Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX1720:451h25Middlesbrough, Bus Station2:10Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX18312:351h30Middlesbrough, Bus Station14:05Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX1339:101h25Middlesbrough, Bus Station10:35Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX1337:351h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station8:55Leeds, Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
NX4266:451h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station8:05Leeds, Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
NX17218:501h20Middlesbrough, Bus Station20:10Leeds, Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
NX1720:451h25Middlesbrough, Bus Station2:10Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX1339:101h25Middlesbrough, Bus Station10:35Leeds, Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thornaby to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby 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 21m. 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 £8.
Distance: 84 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Thornaby to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Leeds coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 | Delayed 15:10 6:30Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 20:05 20:05Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 7:20 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 8:15 Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row | 1h55 | 10:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 15:10 8:35Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 20:05 20:05Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 9:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 10:35 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 15:10 9:30Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 20:05 20:05Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX133 | 10:30 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 12:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 12:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 14:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | 13:10 Billingham, Wolviston Road (The Swan) | 1h40 | 14:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 15:10 13:25Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 20:05 20:05Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX426 | Delayed 16:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 20:05 20:05Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 | On time 18:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h20 | 20:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 June | |||||
NX172 | 0:45 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 2:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thornaby to Leeds
Buses from Thornaby to Leeds run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:37. The fastest coach covers the 84 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Thornaby to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Thornaby to Leeds with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thornaby to Leeds coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- 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.
- 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.
- Megabus
- 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).
- 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).
- Megabus
- 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.
- 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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