How far is Leeds from Reading by coach?

The distance between Reading and Leeds by coach is approximately 164 miles (264 km).

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

You can travel to Leeds from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Reading to Leeds from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Leeds on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	9h	05:50	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 25m	04:15	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	9h 55m	19:20	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 40m	22:45	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Leeds on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	9h	05:50	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 45m	17:10	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	9h	13:45	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 40m	22:45	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:55	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	10h 55m	02:50	Leeds Cultural Stop C	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

164 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £61	Average duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£99 - £352	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £32	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11288 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £18

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Leeds?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Leeds

How far is Leeds from Reading by coach?
The distance between Reading and Leeds by coach is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
Is there a way to reach Leeds from Reading without a car?
You can travel to Leeds from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£17

11/11

£17

Today

£25

13/11

£19

14/11

£27

15/11

£20

16/11

No data

17/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Reading to Leeds was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £37 for a bus ticket from Reading to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-13.