How much is the bus ticket from York to Leeds?

The cheapest coach tickets from York to Leeds start from £5. The average price for this route is around £5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from York to Leeds?

The average bus journey time from York to Leeds is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 19 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the York to Leeds route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 79 buses available per day, including services from Yorkshire Coastliner , National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from York to Leeds?

The earliest bus departs from York to Leeds at 05:04. And the latest bus departs at 21:26.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from York to Leeds?

A bus journey from York to Leeds produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from York to Leeds?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Yorkshire Coastliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus York to Leeds from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from York to Leeds on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:46	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	55m	21:41	Leeds City	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:41	York College	1h	21:41	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	20:13	York Stonebow	1h 28m	21:41	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	20:26	York Bus Depot	1h 15m	21:41	Leeds City	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	06:28	Leeds City	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	55m	09:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:46	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	07:34	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	08:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	55m	09:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:12	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	1h 5m	08:17	Leeds City	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	06:28	Leeds City	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	55m	09:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:46	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	07:34	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	08:50	York Bus Stop (RC)	55m	09:45	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:12	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	1h 5m	08:17	Leeds City	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	06:28	Leeds City	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	1h	08:55	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:46	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	07:34	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	07:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	1h	08:55	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:12	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	1h 5m	08:17	Leeds City	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	06:28	Leeds City	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	1h	08:55	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:46	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	48m	07:34	Leeds City	No tags
Bus	07:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	1h	08:55	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:12	Copmanthorpe Hallcroft	1h 5m	08:17	Leeds City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:32 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from York 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, 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 - £11	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £32	Average duration28m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in York and Leeds?

Stops in York

A
York Bus Stop (RC)
Station Road (outside Rail Stn, Stop RC), York YO24
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B
University Of York Bus Stop
James College Nucleus & Student Centre, York YO10 5DE, UK

Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
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B
Leeds Bradford Airport
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C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Compare bus companies

Yorkshire Coastliner

3.5/5360 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.9

Customers have praised the spacious buses and on-time departures. They express satisfaction with the service and mention they will use it again. However, some customers had unsettling experiences due to disruptive passengers during their journey.

Coastliner York Leeds recent customer reviews

There obviously weren't enough buses on for a busy Sat evening. We were panicking as although we'd previously booked our tickets to return to York, several buses drove straight past, completely full. When we eventually managed to get on to one we were packed in with people standing in the aisles. Not a very comfortable journey

Vera A.

24 June 2024

I couldn't get on with a pre paid ticket because the bus driver had overfilled the bus. I ended up arriving to destination an hour and a half later than expected because of this.

Kyle S.

6 April 2024

The first bus on 04th December 2023 at 09:01 which was late anyway but we didn’t mind decided not to stop and drive right past us. We have a 5 month old baby and had a very important appointment to get to which we couldn’t make because of this. Very disappointed and very angry about this.

Jasmine S.

4 October 2023

National Express

4/529,742 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29742 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £6

National Express York Leeds recent customer reviews

One member of staff had a problem with me bringing a sealed container of Christmas food on Boxing Day, aggressively demanding I didn’t bring it on, making me feel very unwelcome

Sam G.

26 December 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,491 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from York to Leeds

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from York to Leeds?
The cheapest coach tickets from York to Leeds start from £5. The average price for this route is around £5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from York to Leeds?
The average bus journey time from York to Leeds is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 19 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the York to Leeds route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 79 buses available per day, including services from Yorkshire Coastliner, National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from York to Leeds?
The earliest bus departs from York to Leeds at 05:04. And the latest bus departs at 21:26.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from York to Leeds?
A bus journey from York to Leeds produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from York to Leeds?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Yorkshire Coastliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

29/11

£4

30/11

£7

Today

£4

02/12

£4

03/12

£4

04/12

No data

05/12

£4

06/12

£4

The cheapest trip from York to Leeds was searched and found on 6 Dec 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 York to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £10 for a bus ticket from York to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-06.

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.