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 27 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are London, Birmingham and Bristol; 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 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 27 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 | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | 148 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Bristol · United Kingdom | 270 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Leicester · United Kingdom | 132 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Edinburgh · United Kingdom | 261 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · United Kingdom | 131 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Liverpool · United Kingdom | 105 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Northampton · United Kingdom | 182 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
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 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Leeds → London | 3 h 55 min |
| 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.
Direct low-cost flights to Leeds
Airports with direct flights to Leeds, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
France 2
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Croatia 1
Greece 1
Ireland 1
Latvia 1
Morocco 1
Slovakia 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Leeds?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Liverpool and Northampton. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Leeds to London?
About 3 h 55 min 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 27 airports in 11 countries, including Bucharest, Warsaw and Malaga. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Leeds is cheap.