- 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
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Kingston upon Hull for Leeds on Sun, Jun 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 49 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.
P24468 · NT386500
P24450 · NT389900
P24420 · NT390900
NX561
NX561
NX561
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NX561
P24468 · NT386500
P24420 · NT390900Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 8m 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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 National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Leeds buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX561 | Delayed 9:10 AM 7:20 AMHull, Paragon Interchange | 1h55 | 11:15 AM 11:15 AMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | On time 10:10 AM Hull, Paragon Interchange | 2h05 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kingston upon Hull to Leeds run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 4:17 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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