Bus from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough
6 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 08:20, last bus 01:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Middlesbrough as of 06:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:20 | 15:40 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Bus Station Stand 11 | — |
| 172 | National Express | ~80 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:35 | 01:55 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 426, UK930, 133, 815
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | National Express | ~80 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 11:35 | 22:05 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Bus Station Stand Z | — |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Victoria F | Bus Station Stand 11 | — |
| 133 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:45 | 18:45 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | — |
| 815 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Fridays only | 20:35 | 20:35 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Bus Station Stand Z | Darlington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus, 426 bus, 133 bus or 815 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough?
6 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 172 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 133 (National Express), the 815 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK073, 3 times each weekday — board at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) and get off at Bus Station Stand 11, about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough?
Around 85 minutes on the UK073, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:20 and the last around 01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre to Middlesbrough?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.