LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport
Approx. 11 km straight-line
Compare the airport references around Leeds before requesting your group transfer. Your flight booking, hotel address and final pickup time matter more than the distance on a map.
- Destination
- Leeds
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
Leeds Bradford Airport does not have a terminal railway station
Leeds Bradford Airport describes rail access through an onward bus or taxi connection from nearby stations. Its FLYER buses connect with Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate. A rail ticket to Leeds therefore does not deliver passengers to the airport terminal.
If your group arrives at Leeds station, specify the station collection rather than an airport pickup. If passengers are flying, use the actual Leeds Bradford flight details. For a coach itinerary combining Leeds and Bradford, identify each hotel or meeting address so the collection order follows the real stops rather than the shared airport name.
Airport references for Leeds
These airport references are ordered by their approximate straight-line distance from the Leeds map reference. Road journeys can be longer and may involve different access arrangements; choose your actual arrival airport when requesting a quote.
MAN
Manchester Airport
Approx. 69 km straight-line
MME
Teesside International Airport
Approx. 80 km straight-line
For flight arrivals, compare airport coach and minibus transfers and include the booked airport, flight number and luggage in your enquiry.
Prepare your Leeds journey brief
- Arrival: If your flight uses Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) or Manchester Airport (MAN), give the airport on your ticket, flight number and arrival date. Add the full Leeds hotel or venue address; these airport references do not establish a road route or a collection point.
- An airport arrival with several stops: If your flight is booked at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), use Wakefield arrival planning and Bradford arrival planning for the separate hotel or venue addresses. Say whether the enquiry covers one continuous itinerary or individual local transfers, with passengers and bags for each leg.
- Group and return: Include passengers, luggage and mobility needs. Put any return date, pickup time and departure flight or train in the message field.
Other stops to consider
Compare Leeds with these other destinations in United Kingdom. Distances below are geographic references, not road distances or quoted journey times.
Your Leeds transport questions
Can our group take a train straight into Leeds Bradford Airport?
The airport’s guidance requires an onward bus or taxi connection from nearby rail stations. For a private collection, say whether passengers will be at the airport terminal or Leeds railway station.
How do LBA and MAN compare for a Leeds transfer?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is about 11 km from the Leeds map reference in a straight line; Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 69 km. These figures are not road distances. Base the enquiry on the booked flight and actual destination address; road access and collection arrangements are checked separately.
Can one enquiry cover groups landing at different airports near Leeds?
List each airport, flight number, arrival time and passenger count separately. If one group lands at LBA and another at MAN, say whether they need separate vehicles or whether you want a combined itinerary assessed. Do not assume a single vehicle can meet both schedules.
What happens if the destination after landing is Wakefield?
Use Wakefield as the actual destination rather than entering only Leeds as the wider area. Add the hotel or venue address and luggage count so the quote covers the requested end point.
How do the Wakefield and Bradford stops compare from Leeds?
From the Leeds geographic reference, Wakefield is approximately 13.0 km away in a straight line and Bradford is 13.4 km away. A further destination reference is Harrogate, approximately 21.6 km from Leeds. The first two distances are close, so they give little basis for choosing the visit order. Use your actual addresses and appointment times. These are map measurements, not driving distances; a feasible route and vehicle allocation must be assessed in the quotation.
Sources and reference dates
The dates below describe the separate source checks recorded for this guide. Check the official guidance again for your travel date.
Geographic data adapted from: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · OurAirports. Data checked 11 September 2026. Distances use map coordinates; they do not establish a direct road route.
Local transport sources checked 9 October 2026: Leeds Bradford Airport: transport options. Check the official guidance again for your travel date.