Paris to Leeds by bus
Leeds lies 612 km (381 mi) north-west of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 747 km (464 mi) of road.
| Paris | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.1 million | 536,280 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | LS1–ME17 |
Clocks in Leeds are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 11 h 14 min journey lands only 10 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Leeds
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Paris to Leeds
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Staying in Leeds
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds. Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (228), and 10 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 221,508 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leeds from Paris?
612 km (381 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Paris; by road roughly 747 km (464 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Leeds by bus?
About 11 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Leeds?
Leeds is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Leeds?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Leeds?
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.