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The average bus between Leicester and Leeds takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 55m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Leicester to Leeds bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Leicester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Leeds at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Leeds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Leeds, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop C 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 2h 55m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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