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Royal Armouries Museum
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections from across the world, interactive galleries, and regular live demonstrations. One of Leeds' signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Longford to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Leeds will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 5 buses that leave Longford for Leeds on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 268 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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 Longford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Leeds:
A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Leeds costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 3h 22m 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, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Leeds buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:40 AM Longford | 5h10 | 5:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Longford | 7h25 | 4:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Longford | 7h25 | 5:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Longford | 5h05 | 4:15 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Longford to Leeds run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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