- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
9 h 33 m
Average duration
10 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chippenham to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chippenham to Leeds will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chippenham for Leeds on Fri, Jun 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 10 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 33 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 12 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chippenham to Leeds:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chippenham to Leeds costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 10h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:47AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Chippenham to Leeds buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:15 PM Chippenham | 9h45 | 2:00 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Chippenham | 12h30 | 10:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
![]() | 6:08 AM Chippenham | 10h17 | 4:25 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:47 AM Chippenham | 9h33 | 4:20 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chippenham to Leeds run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 8h 8m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 8h 8m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
Major city gallery known for British art, a strong 20th-century collection, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
International centre for sculpture with changing exhibitions, research collections, and an important focus on modern and contemporary sculpture.
One of Europe's largest urban parks, popular for lakes, gardens, walking routes, events, and highly shareable scenic views.
Historic main shopping street and pedestrian thoroughfare, useful for architecture, arcades, and the feel of central Leeds.
Regenerated waterfront area with modern public spaces, waterside walks, and frequent social media visibility around the museum quarter.
A baked batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy, iconic across Yorkshire and a staple of the traditional Sunday roast.
A traditional Yorkshire tart made with curd cheese, eggs, sugar, and spices, long associated with the region’s baking heritage.
A sticky ginger cake made with oats and black treacle, especially popular in Yorkshire during autumn and Bonfire Night.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant in Leeds known for inventive tasting menus and theatrical presentation in an intimate setting.
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Generally cheaper than London. Hotels vary by event dates; dining and transport are moderate for UK city breaks.
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