The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Leeds to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX561 · NXA814:007h25Leeds, Coach Station21:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
NX561 · NXA812:307h29Leeds, Coach Station19:59Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
NX465 · NXA623:408h05Leeds, Coach Station7:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
NX561 · NXA619:007h25Leeds, Coach Station2:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£441One-way1 change
NX180 · NX7772:307h20Leeds, Coach Station9:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£501One-way1 change
NX561 · NX7379:306h00Leeds, Coach Station15:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£581One-way1 change
NX561 · NXA67:456h05Leeds, Coach Station13:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way1 change
NX591 · NX73716:306h10Leeds, Coach Station22:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£581One-way1 change
NX426 · NXA611:306h20Leeds, Coach Station17:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£611One-way1 change
NX426 · NXA818:007h00Leeds, Coach Station1:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 244 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX465 · NXA6 | On time 23:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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NX240 · NX777 | Delayed 0:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h10 | 8:00 8:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX180 · NX777 | On time 2:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h20 | 9:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NXA6 | Delayed 8:30 7:45Leeds, Coach Station | 6h05 | 13:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX737 | 9:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h00 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX426 · NXA6 | On time 11:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h20 | 17:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NXA8 | On time 12:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h29 | 19:59 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NXA8 | On time 14:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h25 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX591 · NX737 | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h10 | 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX426 · NXA8 | On time 18:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h00 | 1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NXA6 | On time 19:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 7h25 | 2:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leeds to London Stansted Airport by train or coach
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Why should you book Leeds to London Stansted Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Leeds to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 244 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 244 km |
Average bus duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:59 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leeds to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Leeds to London Stansted Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to London Stansted Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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