The distance between Saint Albans and Leeds is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Leeds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.
Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 £41 ($48).
The distance between Saint Albans and Leeds is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint Albans and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Saint Albans 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Leeds. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Finchley Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Leeds. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Leeds. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £41($48) | hourly | 330km (205 miles) |
Train via Kettering | 3h 40m | £83($100) | hourly | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £25($30) | every 4 hours | 344km (214 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £48($57) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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