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Leeds City Museum
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Leeds will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 21 buses that leave Newcastle for Leeds on Wed, Aug 26, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
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NX426
NX172
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NX183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 1h 51m. 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 $14.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Newcastle to Leeds:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leeds costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Leeds buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 10:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 10:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 8:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 11:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 1:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 2:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 3:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h50 | 4:30 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 4:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h15 | 4:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 9:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 11:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 4:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newcastle to Leeds run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:12 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Leeds — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leeds trip today.
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
National museum on medicine and surgery with remarkable instruments and pathology displays. Unique, thought-provoking, and one of Leeds’ standout specialist museums.
Important gallery spanning historic and modern art in a handsome city-centre building. A core Leeds cultural venue with strong permanent displays.
Grand Victorian shopping and strolling street lined with arcades and landmarks. A classic first stop for architecture, retail, and city-centre atmosphere.
Major urban park with avenues, lakes, and events space. A local favorite for relaxing, walking, and seeing one of Leeds’ best-loved green spaces.
Canalside regeneration district with waterside paths, independent venues, and modern city views. Popular for walking and seeing contemporary Leeds at work and play.
A Yorkshire staple of batter baked until crisp and airy, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy at Sunday lunch.
A hearty pork sausage from nearby West Yorkshire, usually seasoned with herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A rich fruit loaf packed with currants and citrus peel, strongly linked to Yorkshire baking and often served sliced with tea.
Stylish modern British restaurant serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in an elegant but relaxed city-centre setting.
Popular Indian vegetarian institution celebrated for South Indian snacks, street food, and casual family-friendly dining.
Refined fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London, but central stays and upscale dining can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Leeds Coach Station -> Leeds Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Leeds by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newcastle to Leeds buses use the Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and restaurants available at the Playhouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse. ATMs are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Wheelchair accessible routes available.
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