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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Stansted is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Stansted is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Portman Street / Selfridges, Ebbsfleet International station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Leeds to Stansted?

The distance between Leeds and Stansted is 218 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Stansted?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Leeds to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Stansted bus from?

Leeds to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Stansted train from?

Leeds to Stansted train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Stansted?

The best way to get from Leeds to Stansted is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £260 - £470 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Leeds to Stansted bus arrive?

Leeds to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Leeds to Stansted train arrive?

Leeds to Stansted train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Stansted is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Leeds to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16486+ hotels available in Stansted.

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There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 57m
£113–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus 561 / ...
7h 18m
£46–78
Drive 217 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Stanstedcar 217 mi
3h 39m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
6h 39m
£98–328
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
5h 44m
£94–157
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
7h 39m
£265–467

Leeds to Stansted by bus and train

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Stansted, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Arch every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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