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The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to Leeds

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

55 m

Buses per day

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from York to Leeds will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave York for Leeds every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 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.

NX561

08:500h55

York, Rail Station

09:45Leeds, Coach Station

£71One-way

0 changes

NX131

15:501h00

York, Rail Station

16:50Leeds, Coach Station

£71One-way

0 changes

NX561

11:250h50

York, Rail Station

12:15Leeds, Coach Station

£71One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for York to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train
£8 Average Price	£8 Average Price Cheapest
1h 21m average duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 21m average duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

York to Leeds bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 19 June

Last updated at 19:34

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX561	07:50 York, Rail Station	0h55	08:45 Leeds, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX561	10:25 York, Rail Station	0h50	11:15 Leeds, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX131	14:50 York, Rail Station	1h00	15:50 Leeds, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from York to Leeds

United Kingdom

Buses from York to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Distance

35 km

Average bus duration

51m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

45m

First bus

07:55

Last bus

23:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £4

Coach companies: National Express and Bus York to Leeds

You can travel by coach between York and Leeds with National Express and Bus for as low as £6. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the York - Leeds coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from York to Leeds with National Express:

Average Duration: 45 min
Cheapest Price: £6
National Express frequency: 2 a day

Buses from York to Leeds

Buses offer a quick and comfortable way to travel the 22 miles from York to Leeds with National Express offering over 30 services each day. The first departure is at 5:43 a.m. and the last sets off at 9:10 p.m. Travel time ranges from 42 minutes to 1 hour 26 minutes with most services taking around one hour. All services are direct and call at Tadcaster. Buses from York to Leeds depart from the Railway Station Interchange, a major bus and train hub for the city. Coaches arrive at Leeds Coach Station on Dyer Street. It’s located behind Kirkgate Market and next to Leeds Bus Station which offers convenient onward transport connections.

FAQs: York to Leeds coach

FAQs: Take the bus from York to Leeds with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from York to Leeds.

Cheap coach tickets from York to Leeds can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for York to Leeds is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from York to Leeds is on average 45 min for the 22 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between York and Leeds by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from York to Leeds leaves at 07: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from York to Leeds leaves at 23: 15.

Yes, it is possible to travel from York to Leeds without having to change trains with Coastliner. There are 4 direct coaches from York to Leeds each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from York to Leeds, you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Bus or Coastliner for the best way to get you to Leeds. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between York and Leeds and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from York, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including York, Rail Station, York, Leeman Road and York, Train Station. When arriving in Leeds, you can end your route in coach stations like Leeds, Coach Station and Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from York, Rail Station, which is located around 0.5 miles (786 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.

A day trip to Leeds from York is worth doing with a journey time of 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from York to Leeds is March.

You have options as you can travel from York to Leeds 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from York to Leeds has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from York to Leeds.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from York to Leeds.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from York 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 York to Leeds.

No, luggage for the coach from York to Leeds needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from York to Leeds.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from York to Leeds.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from York to Leeds.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from York to Leeds.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in York and Leeds

York

Leeds

The major coach station for departures in York is York, Leeman Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York, Leeman Road for your trip from York to Leeds.

York, Leeman Road

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