The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle to Leeds
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
28
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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 28 buses that leave Newcastle for Leeds on Fri, Nov 28, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 €11.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Newcastle to Leeds Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator TransPennine Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:27AM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:08PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator TransPennine Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Newcastle to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Leeds buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX172 | 5:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 5:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | Delayed 11:15 PM 5:45 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | Delayed 11:15 PM 7:45 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 8:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | Delayed 11:15 PM 9:45 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 11:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h30 | 2:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:05 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 | |
NX172 | 5:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h45 | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 11:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 1:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Leeds
Buses from Newcastle to Leeds run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Newcastle to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newcastle to Leeds
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.

When departing from Newcastle, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station. When arriving in Leeds, you can end your trip in bus stations like Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leeds, Coach Station, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Royal Armouries Museum, a national museum housing a vast collection of arms and armor from across the world
- Leeds Art Gallery, featuring an extensive collection of British art from the 19th century to the present
- Roundhay Park, one of the largest city parks in Europe offering scenic landscapes and recreational activities
- Kirkstall Abbey, a well-preserved medieval Cistercian abbey set in picturesque grounds
- Harewood House, an 18th-century stately home with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
- Leeds City Museum, offering interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history
- Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion with beautiful gardens and a working farm
- Thackray Medical Museum, exploring the history of medicine with engaging exhibits
- The Grand Theatre, hosting a variety of performances including opera, ballet, and musicals
- Victoria Quarter, a shopping area known for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Newcastle to Leeds, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Newcastle to Leeds
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 757, 737
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