How much is the bus ticket from Leeds to York?

The cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to York 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 Leeds to York?

The average bus journey time from Leeds to York is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Leeds to York route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 129 buses available per day, including services from Yorkshire Coastliner , National Express , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Leeds to York at 06:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from Leeds to York 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 Leeds to York?

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 29733 reviews.

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

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 Leeds to York?

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 Leeds to York?

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 Leeds to York from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leeds to York on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Leeds City	1h 11m	19:11	York Bus Depot	Cheapest
Bus	21:00	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:40	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Leeds Coach Station	40m	21:40	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	18:35	Leeds City	1h 16m	19:51	York Bus Depot	No tags
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	40m	23:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 28 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 29 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

Next departures from Leeds to York on 30 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 1 December
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 3 December
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

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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 - £12	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £32	Average duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leeds and York?

Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
Visit page
B
Leeds Bradford Airport
Visit page
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

Stops in York

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

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

4/529,736 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,456 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 Leeds to York

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 Leeds to York?
The cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to York 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 Leeds to York?
The average bus journey time from Leeds to York is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Leeds to York route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 129 buses available per day, including services from Yorkshire Coastliner, National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leeds to York?
The earliest bus departs from Leeds to York at 06:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leeds to York?
A bus journey from Leeds to York 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 Leeds to York?
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 29733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to York?
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 Leeds to York?
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 Leeds to York?
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

25/11

£4

26/11

£4

Today

£4

28/11

£4

29/11

£4

30/11

£4

01/12

£4

02/12

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The cheapest trip from Leeds to York was searched and found on 25 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 2025-11-28.

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.