How much does a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds cost?

The bus ticket price from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds starts at US$11. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The average travel time between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds is around 2h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds?

The number of buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

When taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

Buses travelling between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds leave from Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station) or Gallowgate Bus Station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station, Leeds Bradford Airport, 20 Central Rd.

Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds from US$7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:05	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	18:40	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
17:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 30m	20:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
23:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	01:50	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
23:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	01:50	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
23:50	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	02:25	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:35	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	08:10	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:35	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	08:10	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 35m	01:50	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:20	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 40m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
05:20	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 40m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:10	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	17:20	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:05	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 55m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
05:05	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 55m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 30m	12:50	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
05:05	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 55m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

132 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$11 - US$41	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$21 - US$157	Average duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$13 - US$17	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$14

Average bus trip duration2h 35m

Number of daily buses23

Earliest bus departure01:20

Distance132 km

Latest bus departure23:50

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 684 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers are highly satisfied with the service, as everything ran on time and smoothly. The slight delays mentioned in some reviews were not significant enough to affect the overall positive experience.

National Express Newcastle upon Tyne Leeds recent customer reviews

Bus was fine ,the bus was fine ,some of the passengers, were using foul language and there were a lot of women and children on the bus,

Val M.

2 September 2021

Can't fault the service, everything ran on time and very smooth transition

Rebekah R.

1 August 2022

Excellent service despite the non noticeable late minutes

Jo-ann T.

25 July 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511 130 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11130 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 US$11

Flixbus Newcastle upon Tyne Leeds recent customer reviews

Nice,but Flixbus always cancel or delay in their service,this is my 3rd time experiencing same thing, please try and be on time

Patience M.

15 September 2025

Comfort and pleasant travel

Nandhu N.

5 December 2024

Bus didn't arrive

Emma R.

2 November 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54 261 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Customers were satisfied with their trip on Megabus, mentioning the helpful and friendly driver. However, there were some issues with seat availability on a replacement bus for passengers boarding at Middlesbrough. Overall, they would travel again with Megabus due to the positive experience.

Megabus Newcastle upon Tyne Leeds recent customer reviews

An hour late and an underheated bus on 2 December 2023, which had -5 temperatures.

Tamsin J.

2 December 2023

The bus it is never in time this morning i was Waiting 50 min in the rain so I just gave up I don’t know if it come after I left but I wasted my money

Oana H.

19 October 2023

The driver was extremely helpful. Because I have ambulatory difficulties he let me sit downstairs. I could have used the steps but I do find them difficult. He also was very friendly and welcoming and drove very smoothly.

Judith S.

23 September 2023

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds?

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)

B - Gallowgate Bus Station

C - Gateshead

D - Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal

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 on the trip Newcastle upon Tyne - Leeds

How much does a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds cost?
The bus ticket price from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds starts at US$11. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The average travel time between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds is around 2h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds?
The number of buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
When taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
Buses travelling between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds leave from Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station) or Gallowgate Bus Station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station, Leeds Bradford Airport, 20 Central Rd.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

29/10

US$13

30/10

US$19

Today

US$25

01/11

US$24

02/11

US$17

03/11

US$11

04/11

US$7

05/11

US$7

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$7

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

You can expect to pay from US$7 to US$48 for a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$7, which is on 2025-11-04.

Usually FlixBus, 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 35m	Avg priceUS$14	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 27m	Avg priceUS$60	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 50m	Avg priceUS$14	Daily departures1

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