What is the distance between Leicester and Leeds?

About 82 miles (132 km) separate Leicester and Leeds.

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

If you're headed to Leeds from Leicester, chances are that your bus will leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Leeds Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Leeds City Museum, Leeds Tropical World, Nostell Priory & Parkland, Leeds Minster and Kirkstall Abbey.

Bus Leicester to Leeds from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 25m	6:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 30m	4:00pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 10m	12:15pm	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 30m	4:00pm	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:55am	Leeds Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	4:15am	Leeds Cultural Stop C	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:55am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:55am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 20m	10:30am	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 5m	10:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 5m	10:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 5m	10:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 20m	10:30am	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:40am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Leeds on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 25m	6:50pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	7:00pm	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:55am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	3h 10m	5:50am	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	5:55am	Leeds Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $44	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $19	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Leeds?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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 $13

National Express Leicester Leeds recent customer reviews

Unfortunately the bus driver was unsure of the route. We nearly heading south on the M1 back to Nottingham but customers strongly advised the bus driver not to. We had a tour round Sheffield x4 which was delightful but I’d have rather gone straight to the bus station & then straight to the Leeds bus station. Also many missed their next connection and the bus ride was a bit bumpy than normal due to unseen kerbs.

Rhi A.

April 2, 2022

The driver refuse the ticket for no reason

Lawrence M.

November 27, 2017

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences about the friendly and engaging driver, who made their journey enjoyable despite delays. However, there were mentions of the bus being half an hour late in cold weather conditions. Overall, passengers appreciated the driver's efforts to make up for any inconvenience caused by traffic-related delays.

Megabus Leicester Leeds recent customer reviews

A straightforward journey with no issues. Sometimes travellers are inconsiderate with talking loud on their mobiles and others listening to loud playing tv.

Mary M.

August 9, 2024

I didn't enjoy anything and will never use it again. This is the third time in a row when my coach doesn't turn up on time

Faith Z.

July 19, 2024

The driver is a legend. Just the most wholesome journey. I was running late and a bit fustrated but I got chatting to the driver from seat 4 and it felt like catching up with a mate. And he apologised for the delay(can’t help the traffic) Genuine top bloke give him a bonus

James F.

May 31, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Leeds by bus

What is the distance between Leicester and Leeds?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Leeds?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$9

11/21

$14

Today

$12

11/23

$14

11/24

$9

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

11/27

$9

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Leeds was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $37 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.