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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds costing on average $86 (€73).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€73) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P016485:55 AM4h54Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)$871One-way3 transfers
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P016485:55 AM4h54Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)10:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)$871One-way3 transfers
Fastest
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P016485:55 AM3h26Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)9:21 AMLeeds station (LDS)$1031One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leeds costing on average $86 (€73).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
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