What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Birtley?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Birtley is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Birtley?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Birtley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Leeds to Birtley?

The distance between Leeds and Birtley is 111 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Birtley without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Birtley without a car is to train and line 21 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Birtley?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Leeds to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Birtley bus from?

Leeds to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leeds to Birtley bus arrive?

Leeds to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Birtley is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Leeds to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 2150+ hotels available in Birtley.

Leeds to Birtley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Birtley by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 21 bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus N21 / ...
1h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073 / ...
2h 59m
£11–19
Drive 88 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Birtleycar 88 mi
1h 38m
£22–31
Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3h 28m
£21–49

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Distance: 110.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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