How far is Glasgow from Leeds?

Glasgow and Leeds are 179 miles (289 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Leeds?

Most of the buses traveling from Glasgow to Leeds leave from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Once in Leeds, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Harewood House, Leeds Minster, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Nostell Priory & Parkland and Kirkstall Abbey.

Bus Glasgow to Leeds from $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 12

from $35

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from $35

MonJul 14

from $32

TueJul 15

from $26

WedJul 16

from $23

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from $25

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from $32

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from $24

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 13 at 7:30am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: July 13 at 2:05pm
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 13 at 11:55pm
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Glasgow
Arrival time: July 14 at 4:40am
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds Cultural Stop C
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 45m
Departure time: July 13 at 7:30am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: July 13 at 2:05pm
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 35m
Departure time: July 13 at 9:15pm
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
Arrival time: July 14 at 3:20am
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds Coach Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 5m
Departure time: July 13 at 7:45am
Departure city: Glasgow
Departure location: Glasgow
Arrival time: July 13 at 2:25pm
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds City Bus Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Leeds.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $95	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$64 - $313	Average Duration4h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $48	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Leeds

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Glasgow to Leeds: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27

Average bus trip duration6h 40m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure6:01am

Distance170 miles (273 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,506 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,357 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29357 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $23

National Express Glasgow Leeds recent customer reviews

Just want to add one thing take a small break to buy a snack n cold drink. That's all otherwise service was good 👍

Farzana Y.

January 5, 2022

Very good service

Ajitkumar N.

February 20, 2022

All ok

Robert W.

September 18, 2020

Megabus UK

3.5/54,193 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers have expressed high satisfaction with the service, praising the staff for their fantastic support. The reliability of the service is frequently highlighted, and passengers appreciate drivers who are both humorous and effective in communication without being offensive. Overall, these reviews reflect positively on a pleasant travel experience.

Megabus Glasgow Leeds recent customer reviews

Reliable service, unlike network rail, driver was a bit of a comedian, however got across a very relevant point without being nasty or offensive. Overall a good journey.

Steve S.

May 26, 2024

Everything fantastic thanks for staff

Kesete M.

June 24, 2023

National Express

3.5/5101 reviews

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Glasgow to Leeds Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Leeds?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

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 for your trip Glasgow - Leeds

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

Best price found

07/10

$26

07/11

$28

Today

$32

07/13

$31

07/14

$29

07/15

$22

07/16

$20

07/17

$21

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Leeds was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $96 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-07-16.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Leeds, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Glasgow to Leeds will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Glasgow to Leeds.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 19m	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures1

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Bus Glasgow to Leeds: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Leeds?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Glasgow - Leeds

How far is Glasgow from Leeds?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Leeds?

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

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About Bus Travel

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

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