Train from London to Leeds: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Leeds on 27 January
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

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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.

57bus per day
4h 50mAverage duration
273 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 122 - R 1 561Average duration4h 50m
7kg CO₂e
Average priceR 490 - R 5 347Average duration2h 11m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 331 - R 835Average duration3h 50m
11kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Leeds start from R 490. The average price for this train route is around R 1 753. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. 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.

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

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

  4. 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.

Best price found
24/01
R 875
25/01
R 1 629
Today
R 1 123
27/01
R 1 209
28/01
R 1 629
29/01
R 1 629
30/01
R 1 049
31/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Leeds was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 875

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 875 to R 6 731 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 1 049, which is on 2026-01-30.

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