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Coach from Birmingham to Leeds: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations
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Coach from Birmingham to Leeds
Looking for cheap coach travel from Birmingham to Leeds? We run coaches from Birmingham to Leeds up to 16 times a day, with fares from £7.40* and our fastest journeys taking just 2 hours 30 minutes. Whether you've been searching for a bus from Birmingham to Leeds or a direct coach, we've got you sorted. Leave the motorway traffic and train ticket prices behind - your driver handles the road while you enjoy the ride. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Birmingham to Leeds journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 30 mins |
Cheapest price | From £7.40 * |
Distance (approx) | 148km |
No. of stops | 2 (other services use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 6:30am/22:30pm (from Birmingham Coach Station) |
Departing from Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station sits right in the city centre, just a 5-minute walk from the famous Bullring Shopping Centre and 10 minutes from New Street rail station. If you need a bus to Birmingham Coach Station, plenty of local routes serve the area, and there's a dedicated taxi rank right outside. Catching your coach to Leeds from here couldn't be simpler. Find out more on our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.
Arriving at Leeds
Leeds Coach Station is on York Street, right in the heart of the city and within easy reach of the shops, restaurants, and attractions. The station connects to dozens of local bus routes, including free city centre services, making onward travel across Leeds simple. A nearby taxi rank offers direct transfers to wherever you need to be. Looking for a coach to Birmingham from Leeds for the return? We run the route both ways, so booking your trip back is just as easy. Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities.
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Our Birmingham to Leeds services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey.
Our 131 service travels up to 8 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Birmingham Coach Station
Sheffield Interchange
Sheffield (Meadowhall)
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 133 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Birmingham Coach Station
Sheffield Interchange
Sheffield (Meadowhall)
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 134 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:
Birmingham Coach Station
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Sheffield (Meadowhall)
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 180 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:
Birmingham Coach Station
Birmingham Airport
Leicester
Nottingham, Station Street
Sheffield Interchange
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Our 183 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Birmingham Coach Station
Leicester
Nottingham, Station Street
Leeds Coach & Bus Station
Birmingham to Leeds route map
Return route
Routes to Leeds
Perfect for
✅ Students heading between two major university cities on a budget
✅ Day-trippers heading to Leeds for shopping, culture, and live entertainment
✅ Families travelling together with a generous luggage allowance and comfortable seats
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Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves Birmingham Coach Station at 6:30am, arriving at Leeds Coach Station at 9:25am.
The last coach departs Birmingham Coach Station at 22:30pm, arriving at Leeds Coach Station at 2:50am.
We offer competitive fares on the Birmingham to Leeds route, and prices vary by date and how far in advance you book. Use the Journey Planner above to see live pricing for your travel dates.
Our fastest coaches offer a swift journey between Birmingham and Leeds. Some services call at additional stops, which adds to the overall travel time.
We have fare types to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, though excess fees may apply. For more information, visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go lets you board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
Our 180 service calls at Birmingham Airport on its way to Leeds, so you can hop straight on a coach after landing. It's a direct and affordable way to travel from Birmingham Airport to Leeds without arranging separate transport.
If you're looking for a bus to Leeds from Birmingham, our coaches to Leeds are a brilliant alternative. With frequent daily departures and comfortable seating, it's a reliable way to travel between the two cities.
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