🚌 Bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 16:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | National Express | ~110 min | 4 | 06:35 | 16:10 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) |
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~95 min | 3 | 08:35 | 17:15 | Bus Station Stand 11 (11) |
| 133 | National Express | ~110 min | 3 | 08:00 | 11:00 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) |
| 172 | National Express | ~90 min | 2 | 18:50 | 18:50 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Middlesbrough on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre: the 426 (National Express), the UK073 (FlixBus), the 133 (National Express), the 172 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
Around 110 minutes on the 426, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 426) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 16:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.