How to travel from Chelmsford to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Leeds is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Chelmsford and Leeds is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chelmsford and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Chelmsford and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Leeds. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Leeds

Transport options from Chelmsford to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£47($56)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street3h 35m
£95($110)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
£245($290)
hourly410km (254 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£335($395)
hourly873km (543 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly5h 45m
£290($345)
hourly1,991km (1,237 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
£39($46)
every 4 hours369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£54($64)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds