The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to London
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€76
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to London will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for London on Fri, Feb 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 20 the direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Fri, Feb 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Leeds to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 272 km
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Live departures
Leeds to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London trains for today, Thursday, February 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C40696 | On time 1:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43763+ C40907 | On time 1:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h34 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y11715 | On time 2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 4:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11719 | On time 2:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 4:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43767+ Y11840 | On time 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h28 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C40703 | On time 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11723 | On time 3:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36780+ C40919 | On time 3:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 6:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y11725 | On time 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 6:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11729 | On time 4:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 6:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36785+ Y11849 | On time 4:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h34 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, February 20 | |||||
Y11690 | On time 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11693 | On time 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 10:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43742+ C40880 | On time 8:44 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h26 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C40669 | On time 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11699 | On time 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43745+ C40884 | On time 9:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h32 | 12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to London
Trains from Leeds to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:12, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 01:12 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, National Express, Lumo from Leeds to London trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, National Express, Lumo trains will get you between Leeds and London from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Leeds to London
Leeds might be an important northern city with its own designer shopping outlets, vibrant nightlife and diverse dining scene, but sometimes the capital calls. For business travelers or city break vacationers heading south, direct trains from Leeds to London offer frequent, fast connections seven days a week. Journey times from Yorkshire to London King's Cross are around two hours for the fastest services, with departures from early morning to late evening. Indirect routes offer additional travel options.
Which train companies travel from Leeds to London?
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provides daily direct trains from Leeds to London King's Cross Station. In addition, East Midlands Trains operate direct services to London St Pancras. Indirect connections involve taking Northern Rail or Transpennine Express services to York, connecting with LNER or Grand Central Trains departures south to London.
How long is the train from Leeds to London?
The fastest connection on the 197-mile trip south to London is an LNER departure to London King's Cross taking one hour and 59 minutes to reach the capital. Most direct trains take at least 15 minutes longer. East Midlands Trains services to London St Pancras take three hours and 36 minutes. Indirect connections take from two hours and 30 minutes to over three hours.
How many trains are there from Leeds to London?
The LNER timetable provides direct trains from Leeds to London every half hour from early morning to mid-evening. The East Midlands Trains schedule has two daily direct trains, with early morning departure times. Indirect connections via York depart hourly from Leeds, from early morning to late evening. Sunday services are reduced, with roughly hourly direct LNER trains.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to London?
Departure train station: Leeds Station is on the south side of the city center, connected by CityBus services and local routes stopping on New Station Street. The station facilities include a bakery, book store, food supermarket, cycle hire, pharmacy, pub and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:London King's Cross and St Pancras stations are located on the northern side of central London, served by bus routes stopping on Euston Road and Underground trains on six lines. The station concourses offer international restaurants, coffee shops, food supermarkets, news vendors, book stores, free WiFi and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to London
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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