561 London - Bradford
Operated by National Express. First bus 05:05, last bus 20:30. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:20–01:45. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 561? 5 other bus routes are numbered 561 elsewhere in the UK — see every 561 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 11:00 to Bradford City Centre, Bradford | 13:00 | 18:20 | 15:00 to Hull | 19:00 to Hull |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 11:00 | 13:00 | · | 15:00 | 19:00 |
| Golders Green Station (Stop GE) | · | · | · | 15:40 | 19:45 |
| Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) | 11:30 | 13:30 | · | · | · |
| Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | 12:35 | · | · | · | · |
| Meadowhall Interchange/A2 | 15:00 | 17:30 | · | 19:05 | 22:50 |
| Dyer Street (Bay 6) | 15:50 | 18:20 | 18:20 | 20:00 | 23:40 |
| Nelson Street N2 (near) | 16:30 | 18:50 | 18:50 | · | · |
| Westgate W4 | · | 19:20 | 19:20 | · | · |
| Rail Station (Stop RD) | · | · | · | 20:40 | 00:20 |
| Hull Interchange (Bay A) | · | · | · | 21:50 | · |
| Hull Truck Theatre | · | · | · | · | 01:25 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Hull: 7 journeys, first 11:00 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 05:35
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Hull: 5 journeys, first 11:00 towards Victoria: 5 journeys, first 05:35
Route map
All stops on route 561
561 towards Hull
All 11 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) Finchley Road
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Meadowhall Interchange/A2 Meadowhall
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Nelson Street N2 (near) Bradford City Centre
- Westgate W4 Huddersfield Town Centre
- Rail Station (Stop RD) York
- Hull Interchange (Bay A) Hull
- Hull Truck Theatre Hull
561 towards Victoria
All 11 stops
- Westgate W4 Huddersfield Town Centre
- Nelson Street N2 (near) Bradford City Centre
- Hull Interchange (Bay A) Hull
- Rail Station (Stop RD) York
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Meadowhall Interchange/A2 Meadowhall
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Finchley Road Station (Stop CH) Finchley Road
- Marble Arch (Stop RH) Marble Arch
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 561 coach?
The first 561 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 561 coach?
The last 561 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 561 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 561 coach?
The 561 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.