Bus from York to Leeds City Centre
6 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 22:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leeds City Centre as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in York, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | Coastliner | ~72 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 13 | 05:25 | 22:08 | Rougier Street (CB) | Leeds Bus Station Entrance | Dringhouses, Bilbrough, Steeton, Oxton, Tadcaster & Stutton |
| 840 | Coastliner | ~89 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 2 | 07:33 | 17:36 | Peasholme Green (opp Church) | Leeds Bus Station Entrance | Dringhouses, Bilbrough, Steeton, Oxton, Tadcaster & Stutton |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 561, 801, UK074, UK014
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | National Express | ~75 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:45 | 11:55 | Rail Station (Stop RD) | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
| 801 | National Express | ~45 min | 2 | Fridays only | 06:45 | 10:45 | Rail Station (Stop RD) | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | — |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:50 | 16:40 | Leeman Road Coach Stop A | Victoria F | — |
| UK014 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:00 | 15:45 | Leeman Road Coach Stop A | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in York 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 843 bus, 840 bus, 561 bus or 801 bus timetable.
Fares from York to Leeds City Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from York to Leeds City Centre?
6 routes run directly from York to Leeds City Centre: the 843 (Coastliner), the 840 (Coastliner), the 561 (National Express), the 801 (National Express), the UK074 (FlixBus), the UK014 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 843, 29 times each weekday — board at Rougier Street (CB) and get off at Leeds Bus Station Entrance, about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from York to Leeds City Centre?
Around 72 minutes on the 843, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dringhouses, Bilbrough, Steeton, Oxton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from York to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 22:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from York to Leeds City Centre?
Adult singles from York to Leeds City Centre: £3.00 on the 843 and 840 (Coastliner). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.