- Must visit
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
$42
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plymouth to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Leeds will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 2 buses that leave Plymouth for Leeds on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 420 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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 train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Plymouth to Leeds:
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Leeds costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Leeds buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX101 · NX183 | Delayed 1:05 PM 5:25 AMPlymouth, Coach Station | 9h05 | 2:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 8h40 | 7:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX134 | On time 12:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 10h05 | 10:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 11h20 | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX180 | On time 3:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 11h00 | 2:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX404 · NX106 · NX131 | On time 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 13h15 | 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 12h16 | 12:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 AM Plymouth | 10h40 | 11:00 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Plymouth | 10h45 | 3:45 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Plymouth to Leeds run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 260 miles (420 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 260 miles (420 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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