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How to get fromLeeds to Stansted Airport Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    3h 35m
    £73–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    5h 50m
    £30–66

  3. Drive 174.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Stansted Airport Stationcar car 174.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £43–61

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LBA - STN
    5h
    £50–120

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain train
    5h 40m
    £89–155

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    5h 12m
    £108–323

Leeds to Stansted Airport Station by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Stansted Airport via Peterborough in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Station via Leicester, M&S, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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