How much is the train ticket from London to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Leeds start from R 491. The average price for this train route is around R 1 768. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Leeds?

The average train journey time from London to Leeds is 2h 11m, covering a distance of 270 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 9m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Leeds route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Leeds?

The earliest train from London to Leeds departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:35.

Train London to Leeds from R 568

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Leeds on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:39	King's Cross	2h 12m	20:51	Leeds	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:39	King's Cross	2h 12m	20:51	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from London to Leeds on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	11:21	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:40	King's Cross	2h 9m	10:49	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 14m	09:53	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from London to Leeds on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	11:21	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:40	King's Cross	2h 9m	10:49	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 14m	09:53	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from London to Leeds on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	11:21	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:40	King's Cross	2h 9m	10:49	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 14m	09:53	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from London to Leeds on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:40	King's Cross	2h 9m	10:49	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 14m	09:53	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 14m	09:53	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from London to Leeds on 9 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	11:21	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:40	King's Cross	2h 9m	10:49	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:10	King's Cross	2h 11m	09:21	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	King's Cross	2h 10m	09:49	Leeds	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:34 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Leeds

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

59bus per day

4h 50mAverage duration

308 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 122 - R 1 229	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 491 - R 5 362	Average duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 283 - R 842	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Based on 31 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats but often complained about the power outlets. London North Eastern Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 491

London North Eastern Railway London Leeds recent customer reviews

Its comfortable

Gabriela C.

27 March 2023

Very good

Bernard K.

12 April 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Leeds by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Leeds start from R 491. The average price for this train route is around R 1 768. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Leeds?
The average train journey time from London to Leeds is 2h 11m, covering a distance of 270 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 9m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Leeds?
The earliest train from London to Leeds departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 23:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 1 449

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The cheapest trip from London to Leeds was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 138 to R 5 956 for a train ticket from London to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 138, which is on 2026-02-06.