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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 01
Cheapest price on Nov 01
$59
Average ticket price on Nov 01
$69
Fastest journey on Nov 01
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Nov 01
6 h 26 m
Buses on Nov 01
7
Distance
244 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Leeds to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX240 · NX777
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX737
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX777
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX426 · NXA6
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NXA6
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Leeds to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
151 miles (244 km)
Average bus duration
5h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$30 (€25)
Buses per day
11
Fastest bus
4h 45m
First bus
5:45 AM
Last bus
6:15 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Leeds to London Stansted Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.

Cheap bus tickets from Leeds to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leeds to London Stansted Airport is $54 (€45) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport leaves at 6:15 PM.
There are 11 buses a day from Leeds to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Leeds to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20AM
Arrival Time
07:15AM
Duration
6h55
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
09:50AM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
12:22PM
Duration
6h37
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$55
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
7h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
6h35
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$66
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
05:55PM
Duration
7h55
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
05:57PM
Duration
6h57
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
05:57PM
Duration
6h27
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$59
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
07:10PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
07:10PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
08:32PM
Duration
6h17
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
08:32PM
Duration
6h02
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
01:00AM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
02:45AM
Duration
7h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:55PM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
8h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$37

Live departures

Leeds to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX561 · NXA810:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station
7h35
5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX426 · NX73711:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station
6h27
5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NXA61:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station
6h20
7:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX7372:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station
6h02
8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX591 · NXA64:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station
6h10
10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX426 · NXA86:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h00
1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NXA87:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station
7h30
2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX467 · NXA810:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station
8h55
7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
Sunday, November 1
National ExpressNX240 · NX77712:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station
6h55
7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX180 · NX7772:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station
7h20
9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX7376:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station
6h07
12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX426 · NXA68:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station
5h50
2:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest National Express Price
$30 (€25)
National Express frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leeds and London Stansted Airport

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Leeds and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.

FAQs: Bus from Leeds to London Stansted Airport

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Leeds to London Stansted Airport

Most Leeds to London Stansted Airport buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Leeds
Arrival bus stations in London
Leeds, Coach StationLeeds, New York St, Leeds LS2 7HU, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds, Coach Station from Leeds city centre

Bus874 · 3m
19, 19A · 3m · $3 · every ~7 min

Leeds, Coach Station bus station facilities and services

Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.

Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)Leeds, New York St, Leeds LS2 7HU, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) from Leeds city centre

Bus874 · 5m
19, 19A · 5m · $3 · every ~7 min

Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) bus station facilities and services

Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Nearby cafes and eateries available

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). ATMs are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.

Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus StopLeeds, New York St, Leeds LS2 7HU, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop from Leeds city centre

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Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop bus station facilities and services

Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.

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