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The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Leeds

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 28

Cheapest price on Sep 28

€6

Average ticket price on Sep 28

€11

Fastest journey on Sep 28

22 m

Average journey duration on Sep 28

23 m

Trains on Sep 28

47

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from York to Leeds will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast trains

On Mon, Sep 28, we found 47 trains from York to Leeds, including 47 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 28 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .

On Mon, Sep 28 the slowest trains will take 23 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressC24623
    5:21 PM0h23
    York station (YRK)
    5:44 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG85585
    5:14 PM1h14
    York station (YRK)
    6:28 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    €61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG88950
    5:16 AM0h38
    York station (YRK)
    5:54 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    €61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG88955
    6:20 AM0h35
    York station (YRK)
    6:55 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    €61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG88958
    7:11 AM0h38
    York station (YRK)
    7:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    €61One-way
    0 transfers

Live departures

York to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for York to Leeds trains for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC248158:15 AM York station (YRK)
0h23
8:38 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP285008:18 AM York station (YRK)
0h36
8:54 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG163008:34 AM York station (YRK)
0h23
8:57 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG161908:51 AM York station (YRK)
0h22
9:13 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160069:04 AM York station (YRK)
0h23
9:27 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP283379:08 AM York station (YRK)
0h33
9:41 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG854019:15 AM York station (YRK)
1h12
10:27 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159519:16 AM York station (YRK)
0h27
9:43 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG889669:22 AM York station (YRK)
0h30
9:52 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW298699:35 AM York station (YRK)
0h24
9:59 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG854119:45 AM York station (YRK)
1h12
10:57 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160709:50 AM York station (YRK)
0h24
10:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1580310:04 AM York station (YRK)
0h23
10:27 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP2834510:08 AM York station (YRK)
0h32
10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8542110:14 AM York station (YRK)
1h12
11:26 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC0125110:14 AM York station (YRK)
0h29
10:43 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8897010:22 AM York station (YRK)
0h31
10:53 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW2987410:34 AM York station (YRK)
0h23
10:57 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8543210:45 AM York station (YRK)
1h12
11:57 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1607510:49 AM York station (YRK)
0h31
11:20 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1589912:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
12:28 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP2836012:08 PM York station (YRK)
0h32
12:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8545912:14 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
1:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1589212:20 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
12:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8898012:23 PM York station (YRK)
0h30
12:53 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryW2988612:43 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
1:06 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8546612:45 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
1:57 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1608512:50 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
1:13 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC010191:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
1:28 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP283701:08 PM York station (YRK)
0h32
1:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG854841:14 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
2:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160021:20 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
1:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG889861:23 PM York station (YRK)
0h30
1:53 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011521:42 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
2:05 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG854991:45 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
2:57 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160901:48 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159152:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP283772:08 PM York station (YRK)
0h32
2:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855142:14 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
3:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC246042:20 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
2:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG889912:23 PM York station (YRK)
0h30
2:53 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011552:41 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
3:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855272:45 PM York station (YRK)
1h13
3:58 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160962:49 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
3:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159123:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
3:28 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP283853:08 PM York station (YRK)
0h32
3:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855393:14 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
4:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160213:20 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
3:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG889973:23 PM York station (YRK)
0h31
3:54 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011633:42 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
4:05 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855493:45 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
4:57 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG161003:49 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159194:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h25
4:29 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP283934:08 PM York station (YRK)
0h32
4:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855624:14 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
5:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160104:20 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
4:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG890024:23 PM York station (YRK)
0h30
4:53 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
CrossCountryG011654:40 PM York station (YRK)
0h23
5:03 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG855754:45 PM York station (YRK)
1h12
5:57 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG161064:49 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
5:13 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC010205:04 PM York station (YRK)
0h24
5:28 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Monday, September 28
Transpennine ExpressG158741:34 AM York station (YRK)
0h26
2:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from York to Leeds

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Trains from York to Leeds run on average 12 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
35 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
22m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry from York to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between York and Leeds from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
30m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€3
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
22m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€5
Transpennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
23m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
€5
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from York to Leeds

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from York to Leeds can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for York to Leeds is €13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from York to Leeds is 22m to travel the 35 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from York to Leeds leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from York to Leeds leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes,there are 12 direct trains a day from York to Leeds with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from York to Leeds, you can count on Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Leeds. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between York and Leeds and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Leeds from York is worth doing with a journey time of 22m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between York and Leeds including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from York to Leeds

Most York to Leeds trains use the York to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare York and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in York
Arrival train stations in Leeds

Which York station do trains to Leeds leave from?

Trains from York to Leeds leave from York. The station is 1 km from York city centre at York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB.
YorkYork station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB+44 800 200 6060WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to York from York city centre

BusY12, Y14, 15, X15 · 4m · €3 · every ~4 min
37 · 7m
Cs · 28m · €4 · every ~5 min

York train station facilities and services

York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at York.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at York.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at York: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at York: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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