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Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Leeds

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Leeds from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
£9
tomorrow
£8
Thursday
£7
Friday
£9
Saturday
£12
Sunday
£7
Monday
£7

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 20m 11:40 Leicester Fosse Park 14:00 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 2h 0m 14:40 Leicester Fosse Park 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 2h 0m 15:40 Leicester Fosse Park 17:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
National Express 3h 40m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:10 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £16
National Express 3h 20m 19:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 0m 14:40 Leicester Fosse Park 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 2h 0m 15:40 Leicester Fosse Park 17:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 2h 20m 19:45 Leicester Fosse Park 22:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £8
National Express 3h 15m 02:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 40m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:10 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 35m 00:25 Leicester Fosse Park 03:00 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 2h 5m 08:50 Leicester Fosse Park 10:55 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 2h 10m 10:05 Leicester Fosse Park 12:15 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 15m 02:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 20m 19:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 10m 02:40 Leicester Fosse Park 05:50 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 2h 5m 08:50 Leicester Fosse Park 10:55 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 2h 10m 10:05 Leicester Fosse Park 12:15 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £9
National Express 3h 15m 02:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 50m 12:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:35 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 15m 02:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:55 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £12
National Express 3h 30m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:00 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 20m 19:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 22:50 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 2h 40m 09:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £15
National Express 2h 55m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 02:50 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Leeds via Sheffield, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      16:25
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      18:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      0h 45m
      0
      18:25
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      19:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 20m 08:10 Leicester Fosse Park 10:30 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 2h 0m 14:40 Leicester Fosse Park 16:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
FlixBus 2h 0m 15:40 Leicester Fosse Park 17:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 15m 02:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:55 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 30m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:00 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 15m 02:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 05:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 40m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:10 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 3h 20m 19:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:05 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 2h 55m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 02:50 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £17
National Express 2h 45m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:40 Leeds Bus Station  Economy £20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Leeds is £6 on 13/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Leeds

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Leeds are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Leicester to Leeds. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Leicester and Leeds.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 coaches from Leicester to Leeds, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Leeds, with 18 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Leeds

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Leicester to Leeds in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Leeds starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 12 Ø
Distance 132.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Leeds

Every day, 12 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Leeds: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
£9
Wednesday 06/05
£8
Thursday 07/05
£7
Friday 08/05
£9
Saturday 09/05
£12
Sunday 10/05
£7
Monday 11/05
£7
Tuesday 12/05
£14
Wednesday 13/05
£6
Thursday 14/05
£7
Friday 15/05
£14
Saturday 16/05
£10
Sunday 17/05
£7
Monday 18/05
£8
Tuesday 19/05
£14
Wednesday 20/05
£7
Thursday 21/05
£7
Friday 22/05
£14
Saturday 23/05
£12
Sunday 24/05
£9
Monday 25/05
£9
Tuesday 26/05
£8
Wednesday 27/05
£7
Thursday 28/05
£7
Friday 29/05
£8
Saturday 30/05
£10
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Leeds

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Leeds, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Leeds. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Leeds, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Leeds

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Leeds in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leicester to Leeds, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leicester to Leeds are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Leeds

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Leeds from our users.

FlixBus from Leicester to Leeds

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Leeds:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Last Coach 21:45
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

National Express from Leicester to Leeds

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Leeds:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 2h 40m
Earliest Coach 08:55
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Leeds

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leicester and Leeds.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Leeds

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leicester to Leeds? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Leeds? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Leeds bus

How much does a Leicester - Leeds coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Leeds bus trip is available from £6 and takes 3h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Leeds?

The connection Leicester to Leeds is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £22. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Leicester - Leeds route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Leeds is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leeds from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Leeds is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Leeds?

The earliest bus to Leeds departs from Leicester at 08:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leicester to Leeds?

The latest bus to Leeds departs from Leicester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leicester - Leeds route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Leeds can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Leeds?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Leeds by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Leeds from Leicester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Leeds bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Leeds bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Leeds on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Leicester to Leeds?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Leicester and Leeds. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Leicester to Leeds?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Leicester and Leeds change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Leeds

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leicester and to Leeds

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leicester and to Leeds. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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