How to travel from Saint Albans to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

LNER

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Leeds

Transport options from Saint Albans to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£41($48)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Train via Kettering3h 40m
£83($100)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£25($30)
every 4 hours344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£48($57)
on demand276km (172 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