How much does a train ticket cost from York to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from York to Leeds start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from York to Leeds?

The average train journey time from York to Leeds is 39m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the York to Leeds route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transpennine Express , CrossCountry .

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

The earliest train from York to Leeds departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

Which is the best train operator from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to Leeds?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train York to Leeds from £2

Next train departures

Next departures from York to Leeds on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:08	York	14m	15:22	Micklefield	CheapestFastest
Train	15:05	York	22m	15:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:08	York	32m	15:40	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:44	York	23m	16:07	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:05	York	22m	15:27	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:22	York	18m	08:40	Micklefield	Cheapest
Train	07:08	York	14m	07:22	Micklefield	Fastest
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:08	York	31m	07:39	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:43	York	23m	08:06	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:22	York	18m	08:40	Micklefield	Cheapest
Train	07:08	York	14m	07:22	Micklefield	Fastest
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:08	York	31m	07:39	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:43	York	23m	08:06	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:11	York	38m	07:49	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	07:08	York	14m	07:22	Micklefield	Fastest
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:08	York	31m	07:39	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:43	York	23m	08:06	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:22	York	18m	08:40	Micklefield	Cheapest
Train	07:08	York	14m	07:22	Micklefield	Fastest
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:08	York	31m	07:39	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:43	York	23m	08:06	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	York	14m	07:22	Micklefield	CheapestFastest
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:08	York	31m	07:39	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:43	York	23m	08:06	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:04	York	23m	07:27	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from York to Leeds on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:08	York	14m	09:22	Micklefield	CheapestFastest
Train	08:15	York	23m	08:38	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:18	York	36m	08:54	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:42	York	23m	16:05	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:15	York	23m	08:38	Leeds	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:00 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from York to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £11	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £32	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to Leeds by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from York to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Leeds start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Leeds?
The average train journey time from York to Leeds is 39m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the York to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 38 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Leeds?
The earliest train from York to Leeds departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:40.
Which is the best train operator from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to Leeds?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

£7

25/01

£7

Today

£5

27/01

£6

28/01

£6

29/01

£6

30/01

£5

31/01

£3

The cheapest trip from York to Leeds was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of £3

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

You can expect to pay from £3 to £30 for a train ticket from York to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2026-01-31.

Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.