How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The cheapest coach tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from £8. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The earliest bus departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

A bus journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds produces an estimated 3 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h	11:20	Leeds City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:20	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 40m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 55m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 45m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	10:40	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:05	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 55m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	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 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:10	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 10m	17:20	Leeds City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h	03:20	Leeds Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:20	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	2h 40m	08:00	Leeds Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:25	Newcastle upon Tyne	2h 35m	10:00	Leeds City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:20	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	2h 10m	15:30	Leeds (Coach Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:57 GMT.

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 £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £51	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £121	Average duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)
Westmorland Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EE, UK
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B
Gallowgate Bus Station
5 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN, United Kingdom
C
Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange (stand C), Gateshead NE8 1AU, UK
D
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal
126 Commissioners' Wharf, North Shields NE29 6DS, UK

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,741 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

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11475 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £8

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

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds

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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The cheapest coach tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from £8. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The earliest bus departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
A bus journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds produces an estimated 3 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
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

28/11

£20

29/11

£15

Today

£12

01/12

£6

02/12

£6

03/12

£6

04/12

£6

05/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £30 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 £6, which is on 2025-12-02.

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.