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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
$6
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from York to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Leeds will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 19 buses that leave York for Leeds on Sat, Jun 20, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 50 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 York to Leeds:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Leeds costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about -1h -11m sooner (1h 3m by bus vs 52m by car) and save roughly $-0.05 (€-0.04) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Yorkshire Coastliner.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 10:58AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 02:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 04:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 05:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 08:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 07:58PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Northern Rail | Departure Time 08:58PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for York to Leeds buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:50 AM York, Train Station | 0h50 | 7:40 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 0h55 | 8:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | Delayed 10:10 AM 8:20 AMYork, Station Rd | 0h55 | 9:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | On time 11:10 AM York, Station Rd | 0h55 | 12:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 0h50 | 4:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM York, Train Station | 0h50 | 5:30 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from York to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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