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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Essex is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Stansted Airport via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Leeds to Essex?

The distance between Leeds and Essex is 200 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Leeds to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Essex train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Essex?

The best way to get from Leeds to Essex is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Leeds to Essex bus arrive?

Leeds to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Leeds to Essex train arrive?

Leeds to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Essex is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Leeds to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 593+ hotels available in Essex.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 49m
£77–114
Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leeds to Essexcar 184.4 mi
3h 29m
£45–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 20m
£55–123
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
6h 29m
£54–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
6h 36m
£47–108
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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 6m
£107–343

Leeds to Essex by train and bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Polecat Road via Peterborough, Stansted Airport, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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