There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Charing Cross by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 17m£30–88Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk001 / ...
4h 18m£12–23Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Leeds to London193.9 mi
3h 52m£12–30Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 56m£77–262Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus 561 / ...
5h£29–40Drive 194.6 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Charing Crosscar 194.6 mi
3h 24m£47–68Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
5h 33m£273–499Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 48m£73–319
Leeds to Charing Cross by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Charing Cross is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Charing Cross via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Leicester Square station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Leeds and Charing Cross is 188 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Leeds to Charing Cross, including transfers.
Leeds to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Charing Cross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £500 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £28–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–380
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £260–380
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–380
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £260–380
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–350
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Leeds to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
Leeds to Charing Cross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Charing Cross is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Leeds to Charing Cross.
There are 20788+ hotels available in Charing Cross.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Charing Cross. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.