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Coach from Leeds to Newcastle

Looking for cheap coach travel from Leeds to Newcastle? We run a coach from Leeds to Newcastle up to 15 times a day, with fares starting from £12.50* and a fastest journey time of just 2 hours 15 minutes. Skip the stress of driving or pricey train fares and enjoy a comfortable ride across Yorkshire to Tyneside. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

Coach from Leeds to Newcastle

Looking for cheap coach travel from Leeds to Newcastle? We run a coach from Leeds to Newcastle up to 15 times a day, with fares starting from £12.50* and a fastest journey time of just 2 hours 15 minutes. Skip the stress of driving or pricey train fares and enjoy a comfortable ride across Yorkshire to Tyneside. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

 

Leeds to Newcastle journey information

Fastest journey time

2 hrs 15 mins

Cheapest price from

£12.50 *

Distance (approx)

156km

No. of stops

0 (fastest service, other services may vary)

First & last journey daily

1:40am/22:15pm

Departing from Leeds Coach Station

Leeds Coach Station sits in the heart of the city centre, with brilliant local bus connections and easy taxi access. You'll find everything you need before catching your bus from Leeds to Newcastle, including dining facilities, newsagents, cash machines, ticket machines, comfortable seating areas, and convenient parking. With services departing from the early hours, early travellers are well catered for.

For more information, view our Leeds Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Newcastle Coach Station

Your coach to Newcastle arrives at Newcastle Coach Station, dropping you in a prime spot with great public transport links across the city. The station offers dining facilities, mobile device charging points, and ticket machines, with tourist information nearby to help you make the most of your visit.

Heading back? Our Newcastle to Leeds route runs regular coaches to Leeds from this station throughout the day. You can also reach Newcastle from other cities, including London to Newcastle and Manchester to Newcastle.

For more information, view our Newcastle-upon-Tyne facilities page.

  

Our Leeds to Newcastle services and stops

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

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

Our 172 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

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

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

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

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

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

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Middlesbrough Bus Station

  • Billingham

  • Hartlepool, Church Square Interchange

  • Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

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

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Darlington, Feethams

  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station

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Perfect for

  • ✅ Budget-conscious students travelling between Leeds and Newcastle with generous luggage allowance

  • ✅ Weekend explorers keen to check out Newcastle's culture, food, and nightlife

  • ✅ Day-trippers wanting convenient and affordable access to Newcastle's top attractions

Your next trip to Newcastle is just a few clicks away. Book your tickets to Newcastle now.

Frequently asked questions

Our first Leeds to Newcastle coach leaves Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 1:40am, arriving at Newcastle Coach Station at 4:10am.

The last Leeds to Newcastle bus departs Leeds Coach & Bus Station at 22:15pm, arriving at Newcastle Coach Station at 00:50am.

A one-way coach Leeds to Newcastle starts from great-value fares. Book ahead for the best prices on your Leeds Newcastle bus journey.

The bus from Leeds to Newcastle takes around 2 hours 40 minutes on average. Our quickest service is a direct ride with no stops along the way.

We have fare types that 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.

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.

We don't offer a direct Leeds to Durham coach or Leeds to Durham bus, but our 591 service stops at Darlington, Feethams, which is the nearest stop to Durham on this route.

You can catch a coach to Leeds from Newcastle right at Newcastle Coach Station. We run regular services throughout the day, so planning your return trip is easy.

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