How far is York from Leeds by coach?

The journey from Leeds to York by coach covers an approximate distance of 22 miles (36 km).

Is there a way to reach York from Leeds without a car?

You can reach York from Leeds by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Leeds to York from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leeds to York on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	Leeds City	1h 13m	09:53	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	Leeds Coach Station	40m	20:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	09:40	Leeds City	1h 13m	10:53	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Leeds City	1h 26m	08:01	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:10	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Leeds City	1h 32m	08:27	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Leeds City	1h 26m	08:01	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:40	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Leeds City	1h 32m	08:27	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Leeds City	1h 26m	08:01	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:40	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Leeds City	1h 32m	08:27	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Leeds City	1h 26m	08:01	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:40	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Leeds City	1h 32m	08:27	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Leeds City	1h 26m	08:01	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:10	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	06:55	Leeds City	1h 32m	08:27	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Leeds City	1h 15m	09:05	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	Leeds Coach Station	40m	20:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:20	Leeds City	1h 15m	09:35	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05	Leeds Coach Station	50m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £10	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £33	Average duration26m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Yorkshire Coastliner

3.5/5360 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.9

According to 18 reviews, Yorkshire Coastliner received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness, but some complained about the timeliness. Yorkshire Coastliner ticket prices on this trip start at £5

Coastliner Leeds York recent customer reviews

Everything went smoothly. Bus was comfortable. Sat upstairs and had a table to ourselves which meant we'd plenty of room

Vera A.

22 June 2024

Good service

Vikrant W.

4 May 2024

Bus was over 30 minutes late!

Justina S.

1 October 2023

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Leeds and York?

Stops in Leeds

A - Leeds Coach Station

B - Leeds Bradford Airport

C - 20 Central Rd

D - Leeds Bus Stop F5

E - St Peter's Street

F - Leeds

Stops in York

A - York Bus Stop (RC)

B - University Of York Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leeds to York

How far is York from Leeds by coach?
The journey from Leeds to York by coach covers an approximate distance of 22 miles (36 km).
Is there a way to reach York from Leeds without a car?
You can reach York from Leeds by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

£4

14/11

£4

Today

£4

16/11

£4

17/11

£4

18/11

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Leeds to York was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leeds to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £10 for a bus ticket from Leeds to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.