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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
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stockton-on-Tees for Leeds on Tue, Jun 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct buses cover the 87 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 25 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest buses will take 1 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 Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 27m 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.
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 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds buses for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX426 | 9:10 AM Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row | 1h55 | 11:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stockton-on-Tees to Leeds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
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