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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
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hendon to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Leeds will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hendon for Leeds on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hendon to Leeds:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendon to Leeds costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 4h 20m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to Leeds buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:04 PM St Josephs School | 4h16 | 6:20 PM Leeds | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:01 PM St Josephs School | 4h34 | 7:35 PM Leeds | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:01 PM St Josephs School | 4h49 | 8:50 PM Leeds | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:36 PM St Josephs School | 4h14 | 11:50 PM Leeds | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hendon to Leeds run on average 41 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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