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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 30 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 30 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 30 Oct
3 h
Average journey duration on 30 Oct
3 h
Trains on 30 Oct
13
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Leeds to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
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C04340+
P011586:40 3h40 Leeds station (LDS) 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) £36 1 One-way 3 changes- G07952+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P662837:00 3h23 Leeds station (LDS) 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) £37 1 One-way 2 changes - C02155+
G008036:05 3h38 Leeds station (LDS) 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) £38 1 One-way 1 change - G07959+G00805
7:40 3h03 Leeds station (LDS) 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) £38 1 One-way 1 change - C02157 · C02145+G00801
5:00 3h50 Leeds station (LDS) 8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) £38 1 One-way 2 changes
- G07971+G00806
9:40 3h00 Leeds station (LDS) 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) £57 1 One-way 1 change - G07981+G00812
11:40 3h00 Leeds station (LDS) 14:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) £57 1 One-way 1 change - G07977+G00808
10:40 3h00 Leeds station (LDS) 13:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) £70 1 One-way 1 change - G07989+G00814
12:40 3h00 Leeds station (LDS) 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) £70 1 One-way 1 change - G07995+G00818
13:40 3h00 Leeds station (LDS) 16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) £57 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Leeds to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 18:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Leeds to London Stansted Airport trip
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Live departures
Leeds to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G07995+G00818 | On time 13:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07999+G00821 | On time 14:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h12 | 17:52 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G08006+G00824 | On time 15:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h07 | 18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G08012+G00826 | On time 16:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h59 | 19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| Friday 30 October | |||||
| C02157 · C02145+G00801 | 5:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h50 | 8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| C02145+G00801 | 5:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h20 | 8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| C02155+G00803 | 6:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h38 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07949 · G08041+P01158+C04340 | 6:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h40 | 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
| G07952+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66283 | 7:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h23 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G07959+G00805 | 7:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h03 | 10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| C02161+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P02923 | 8:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h27 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
| G07964+G00841 | 8:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h01 | 11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07971+G00806 | 9:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07977+G00808 | 10:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 13:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07981+G00812 | 11:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 14:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
| G07989+G00814 | 12:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leeds and London Stansted Airport
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FAQs: Leeds to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and London Stansted Airport
Most Leeds to London Stansted Airport trains use the Leeds to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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