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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Leeds is to bus which costs £16 - £60 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £65 - £180.

How far is it from Stansted to Leeds?

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

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Stansted to Leeds, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Stansted to Leeds?

The best way to get from Stansted to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £260 - £600 and takes 6h 53m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Leeds is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Stansted to Leeds.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Leeds.

Stansted to Leeds - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 8m
£67–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
7h 7m
£16–59
Drive 217 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Leedscar 217 mi
3h 43m
£53–77
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
6h 53m
£268–579
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£48–247
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 23m
£96–297

Stansted to Leeds by bus, train, and foot

40Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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