🚌 Bus from York to Leeds City Centre
5 direct routes · about 106 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 20:43 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840 | Coastliner | ~106 min | 12 | 07:14 | 20:43 | Stockton Primary School (opp) |
| 843 | Coastliner | ~79 min | 8 | 09:07 | 16:23 | Clifford Street (TB) |
| 561 | National Express | ~70 min | 4 | 07:45 | 11:55 | Rail Station (Stop RD) |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~60 min | 2 | 06:50 | 16:40 | Leeman Road Coach Stop A |
| 875 | Coastliner | ~70 min | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 | Manor Lane (adj) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from York to Leeds City Centre?
5 routes run directly from York to Leeds City Centre: the 840 (Coastliner), the 843 (Coastliner), the 561 (National Express), the UK074 (FlixBus), the 875 (Coastliner).
How long does the bus take from York to Leeds City Centre?
Around 106 minutes on the 840, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from York to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 840) leaves around 07:14 and the last around 20:43. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from York to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.