Bus from Leeds to Birmingham: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 24 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National ExpressBus
    Leeds Coach Station
    Coach StationNo tags
    National ExpressBus
      Leeds Coach Station
      Birmingham Airport - BHXNo tags
      National ExpressBus
        Leeds Coach Station
        Coach StationNo tags
        National ExpressBus
          Leeds Coach Station
          Coach StationNo tags
          National ExpressBus
            Leeds Coach Station
            Coach StationNo tags

            Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Birmingham

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1carpool per day
            2h 10mAverage duration
            92 milesDistance
            6kgCO₂ emissions
            Average price£7 - £72Average duration3h 25m
            4kg CO₂e
            Average price£19 - £231Average duration1h 52m
            4kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average price£18 - £23Average duration2h 10m
            6kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leeds to Birmingham

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

            1. How much is the bus ticket from Leeds to Birmingham?

              The cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Birmingham start from £7. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

            2. How long is the bus journey from Leeds to Birmingham?

              The average bus journey time from Leeds to Birmingham is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 51m and is operated by National Express.

            3. Which bus companies service the Leeds to Birmingham route?

              Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

            4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leeds to Birmingham?

              The earliest bus departs from Leeds to Birmingham at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

            5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leeds to Birmingham?

              A bus journey from Leeds to Birmingham produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

            6. Which is the best bus company from Leeds to Birmingham?

              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 29870 reviews.

            7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Birmingham?

              Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

            8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Leeds to Birmingham?

              According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

            9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leeds to Birmingham?

              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
            22/01
            £8
            23/01
            £23
            Today
            £10
            25/01
            £10
            26/01
            £8
            27/01
            £6
            28/01
            £7
            29/01
            £7
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leeds to Birmingham was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £6

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

            You can expect to pay from £6 to £42 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2026-01-27.

            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.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Leeds to Birmingham?

            busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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