- Distance: 98.6 mi
- Duration: 3h 8m
The average bus between Leicester and Leeds takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Leicester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester station and arriving at Leeds station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
Leicester to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Book your Leicester to Leeds bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Leicester and Leeds is 131.7 km. The road distance is 159 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
