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How to get fromLeeds to East Londonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to East London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 33m
    £66–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 561 / ...
    5h 15m
    £34–56

  3. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to East Londoncar car 193.8 mi
    3h 39m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 14m
    £86–276

  5. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Queen Mary / University Of Londonbus bus 205
    3h 59m
    £89–136

  6. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LBA - LCY
    5h 20m
    £234–465

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LBA - LHR
    5h 41m
    £155–568

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    5h 2m
    £95–333

Leeds to East London by train and subway

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and East London, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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