How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Leeds is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 Manchester Piccadilly and then to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Leeds is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Stoke on Trent and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Leeds is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Stoke on Trent and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Stoke on Trent and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 25m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Leeds. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 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 Stoke on Trent and Leeds. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Leeds

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£28($33)
hourly132km (82 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
£14($17)
4 times a day140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£26($31)
on demand148km (92 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