Train from London to Leeds: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Leeds on December 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:26 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Leeds

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

67bus per day
4h 45mAverage Duration
170 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$8 - $103Average Duration4h 45m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$36 - $369Average Duration2h 13m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $57Average Duration3h 40m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Leeds by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Leeds?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Leeds start from $36. The average price for this train route is around $106. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Leeds?

    The average train ride duration from London to Leeds is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 167 miles (270 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 9m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators service the London to Leeds route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Leeds?

    The earliest train departs from London to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:33pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/09
$102
12/10
$86
Today
$93
12/12
$79
12/13
$64
12/14
$83
12/15
$83
12/16
$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $64

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 $64 to $356 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 $64 which is on 2025-12-13.

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