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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
$14
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Middlesbrough to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Leeds will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 11 buses that leave Middlesbrough for Leeds on Fri, Jun 05, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
NX172
NX133
NX183
NX133
NX133
NX172
NX133
NX426
NX172
NX183Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m 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 Middlesbrough to Leeds:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Leeds costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 23m 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 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Leeds buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX133 | Delayed 8:15 PM 7:00 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 3:10 PM 3:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | Delayed 8:15 PM 10:10 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 3:10 PM 3:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
NX172 | 12:45 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 2:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 6:30 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 7:20 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 8:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 8:35 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 10:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 9:10 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 9:30 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 11:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 10:30 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 12:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 12:35 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 1:25 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h25 | 2:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 4:10 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h35 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 6:50 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Middlesbrough to Leeds run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
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