The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to London
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- ₫435,605
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- ₫2,156,671
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 59 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 2 h 9 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 55
- 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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to London will cost around ₫2,156,671 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ₫435,605.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 55 trains from Leeds to London, including 33 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.
C021169:10 PM 2h39 Leeds station (LDS) 11:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫435,605 1 One-way 0 changes
C020928:10 PM 2h12 Leeds station (LDS) 10:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫689,566 1 One-way 0 changes
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G010806:10 PM 2h52 Leeds station (LDS) 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫736,827 1 One-way 1 change
G080307:40 PM 2h12 Leeds station (LDS) 9:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫751,348 1 One-way 0 changes
C021007:10 PM 2h12 Leeds station (LDS) 9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫751,348 1 One-way 0 changes
G079527:00 AM 1h59 Leeds station (LDS) 8:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫3,882,008 1 One-way 0 changes
C021618:10 AM 2h11 Leeds station (LDS) 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫2,796,697 1 One-way 0 changes
C020263:10 PM 2h11 Leeds station (LDS) 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫2,664,307 1 One-way 0 changes
C020796:10 PM 2h11 Leeds station (LDS) 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫885,730 1 One-way 0 changes
C0217210:10 AM 2h12 Leeds station (LDS) 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) ₫2,591,707 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to London
Trains from Leeds to London run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ₫415,960 but you can travel from only ₫227,198 by coach.
There are 27 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 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price ₫415,960 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 1:12 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Live departures
Leeds to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to London trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02116 | On time 9:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h39 | 11:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02017+ G89018 | Delayed 10:25 PM 9:30 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h06 | 12:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02056+ G90257 | Delayed 11:23 PM 10:20 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 3h20 | 1:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
C01956+ C24994 | On time 2:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 4h45 | 7:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02157 | 5:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h30 | 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02145 | 5:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h22 | 7:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02155 | 6:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h25 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07949 | 6:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 8:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07952 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h59 | 8:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02170 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07959 | 7:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C00193+ G16311 | 7:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h31 | 10:14 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02161 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07964 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 10:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08175+ G16356 | 8:44 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h26 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02165 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07971 | 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08180+ G15879 | 9:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h35 | 12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02172 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07977+ G90171 | 10:20 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h34 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G07977 | 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08186+ P00051 | 10:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 1:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02147 | 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 1:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07981 | 11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 1:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80049+ C24495 | 11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02140 | 12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07989 | 12:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 2:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80055+ G16307 | 12:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02142 | 1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88976+ Y14817 | 1:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h37 | 4:07 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G07995 | 1:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80061+ G16314 | 1:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h34 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02120 | 2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 4:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G07999 | 2:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 4:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80067+ P00053 | 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h28 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02026 | 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08006 | 3:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80073+ G15868 | 3:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 6:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02108 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 6:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88992+ Y14819 | 4:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h37 | 7:07 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G08012 | 4:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 6:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80080+ C24526 | 4:43 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h34 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02054 | 5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 7:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08019 | 5:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 7:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02070+ C24869 | 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 8:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02079 | 6:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h11 | 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y14826+ G01080 | 6:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h52 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G08024 | 6:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 8:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80091+ C24538 | 6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 9:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02100 | 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08030 | 7:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 9:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80097+ G16317 | 7:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h25 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02092 | 8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h12 | 10:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02062+ G90241 | 8:20 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h49 | 11:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C02033+ C24929 | 8:52 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h28 | 11:20 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and London
Most Leeds to London trains use the Leeds to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Leeds and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley 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.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: 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.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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