Bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre
6 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 08:35, last bus 17:15 (weekdays); night service 172 runs at 00:45. Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:50, last bus 17:15.
Next buses to Leeds City Centre as of 18:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Middlesbrough, 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 | ~95 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:35 | 17:15 | Bus Station Stand 11 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 426, 815, UK930, 172, 133
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 | ~110 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:15 | 16:10 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
| 815 | National Express | ~130 min | 2 | Fridays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Bus Station Stand Z | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Darlington |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:05 | 15:05 | Bus Station Stand 11 | Victoria F | — |
| 172 | National Express | ~95 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:45 | 00:45 | Bus Station Stand Z | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
| 133 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 426 bus, 815 bus, 172 bus or 133 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre: the UK073 (FlixBus), the 426 (National Express), the 815 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 172 (National Express), the 133 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK073, 3 times each weekday — board at Bus Station Stand 11 and get off at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
Around 95 minutes on the UK073, 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 leaves around 08:35 and the last around 17:15 — and night service 172 runs at 00:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Centre?
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.