RoutavioPopular routesMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough to Leeds
MiddlesbroughLeeds89 km

How to get from Middlesbrough to Leeds

  • 89 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    5h 32m

    2 transfers

    Bus

    €30

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Leeds: bus. The two cities are about 89 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

89 km

Middlesbrough to Leeds: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€305h 32m · 2 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Middlesbrough → Teesside International Airportbus
    Airport shuttle bus·35m
  2. 2
    Teesside International Airport → Tyne and Wearbus
    Regional connection·1h 42m
  3. 3
    Tyne and Wear → Leedsbus
    FlixBus·2h

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Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 1h 20m€11Book
  • Train· 1h 25m€18Book

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26

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Operators seen on these journeys

Airport shuttle busMiddlesbrough-Teesside International AirportBook →Regional connectionTeesside International Airport-Tyne and WearBook →FlixBusTyne and Wear-LeedsBook →

On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Middlesbrough to Leeds works

Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Middlesbrough to Darlington, Durham, about 35 min. Transfer in Darlington, Durham and continue by Regional connection bus on to Tyne and Wear (1h 42m). Transfer in Tyne and Wear and continue by FlixBus bus on to Leeds (2h). In total it's roughly €30 over 5h 32m, 2 transfers.

Middlesbrough to Leeds: common questions

Is there a bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Leeds from Middlesbrough?

About 89 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Middlesbrough to Leeds?

On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Leeds?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

London → Middlesbrough€19London → Leeds€17Manchester → Leeds€6

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026