More cities in one trip from Leeds
Leeds (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 35 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are London, Bristol and Birmingham; the quickest to reach is Leicester, about 1 h 55 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 35 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Leeds
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · United Kingdom | 272 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Bristol · United Kingdom | 270 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | 148 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Leicester · United Kingdom | 132 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Edinburgh · United Kingdom | 261 km | 4 h 35 min | Bus |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · United Kingdom | 131 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Liverpool · United Kingdom | 105 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Cambridge · United Kingdom | 210 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Leeds
Land in Leeds, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Leeds → Birmingham → Leicester → Leeds
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Leeds, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leicester
- About 5 h 20 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Leeds → Birmingham | 2 h 25 min |
| Birmingham → Leicester | 1 h |
| Leicester → Leeds | 1 h 55 min |
Leeds → London → Birmingham → Leeds
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Leeds, 2 nights in London, 1 night in Birmingham
- About 8 h 45 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Leeds → London | 4 h |
| London → Birmingham | 2 h 20 min |
| Birmingham → Leeds | 2 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in LeedsFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in LeedsEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Leeds
Airports with direct flights to Leeds, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Albania 1
Croatia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Latvia 1
Morocco 1
Slovakia 1
Switzerland 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Leeds?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leicester, Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Liverpool and Cambridge. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Leeds to London?
About 4 h on the fastest direct ride we found, over 272 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Leeds?
For Leeds, Birmingham and Leicester, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Leeds, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leicester), with about 5 h 20 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Leeds?
From 35 airports in 16 countries, including Paris, Bucharest and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Leeds is cheap.