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Coach from Newcastle to Leeds: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations

From £14.90 one-way*

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Coach from Newcastle to Leeds

National Express coaches from Newcastle to Leeds run up to 16 times daily, with fares starting from £14.90 one-way*. Our comfortable coaches connect these vibrant northern cities regularly throughout the day, offering excellent value travel without compromising on comfort.

   

Newcastle to Leeds journey information

Fastest journey time

2 hrs 15 mins

Cheapest price

From £14.90 *

Distance (approx)

128km

No. of stops

0 (other services use further stops)

First & last journey daily

5.20am/23.50pm

   

Our Newcastle to Leeds services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 133 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

Our 180 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

Our 183 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

Our 426 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Stockton-on-Tees

  • Hartlepool

  • Billingham

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

Our 591 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Darlington

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

Our 172 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Middlesbrough Stand Z, Newport Rd, BBC Broadcasting House

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

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Departing from Newcastle

Newcastle Coach Station sits right in the heart of the city centre with excellent public transport connections. Before your bus from Newcastle to Leeds departs, you can grab something to eat, charge your phone at the mobile charging points, or pick up your ticket from the self-service machines. Comfortable seating areas are available while you wait, and with an early morning departure on offer, you can make the most of a full day out in Leeds.

For more details, visit our Newcastle Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Leeds

Leeds Coach & Bus Station puts you right in Leeds City Centre, with easy connections to local buses and taxis. The station offers dining options, a newsagent, cash machines, ticket machines, and seating areas. From here, you're moments away from Leeds' shopping districts, cultural attractions, and lively nightlife. If you're searching for Newcastle to Leeds airport onward travel, local bus connections from the city centre can get you there.

Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities page.

Perfect for

  • ✅ Budget-conscious students catching a cheap Newcastle to Leeds coach for a night out

  • ✅ Weekend explorers heading to Leeds for shopping, food, and cultural attractions

  • ✅ Matchday fans travelling to Elland Road without the hassle of parking or driving

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Frequently asked questions

Our first coach departs Newcastle Coach Station at 5.20am, arriving at Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 8.00am.

The last coach leaves Newcastle Coach Station at 23.50pm, arriving at Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 2.25am.

One-way fares for the Newcastle to Leeds coach start from competitive prices. Book early through our website or app for the best deals.

Our fastest coaches complete the Newcastle to Leeds journey in around two and a quarter hours. Some services with additional stops may take a little longer.

We offer fare types that give you 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.

You can also 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.

Yes, buses from Newcastle to Leeds and coaches to Leeds run up to 16 times daily with us. You can also book a coach to Newcastle for the return trip just as easily through our website or app.

If you're looking for a Leeds to Durham coach or a Leeds to Durham bus, check our route finder for connections across the North East, including services calling at Darlington and other nearby stops.

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