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House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with extensive collections of dolls, teddy bears, model railways, and vintage games. A popular family-friendly stop close to the airport.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to London Stansted Airport will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Jun 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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 bus with prices starting from $33. 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 bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to London Stansted Airport costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00806+ G07971 | Delayed 10:12 AM 9:40 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h00 | 12:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 7:40 AM Leeds | 3h40 | 11:20 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Leeds | 3h00 | 11:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leeds to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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Airport prices are higher than in town. Snacks and coffee are costly, while sit-down meals are notably expensive for most travelers.
Service is usually included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxi fares if helpful.
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