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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
$23
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Leeds will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leicester for Leeds on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
NX183
NX180
NX240
NX240
NX183
NX180
NX240
NX240Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leicester to Leeds:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Leeds costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 57m 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 Megabus, National Express.
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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Leeds buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h20 | 10:30 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h05 | 10:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 8:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 11:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h20 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 12:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 4:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h05 | 2:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 4:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 5:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 6:50 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h20 | 10:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 11:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leicester to Leeds run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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