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Leeds Railway Station station information & facilities

Address

New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 1132479238

Distance from Leeds Railway Station to city center

0.2 miles (364 m)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 45 - 23: 59 | Sun: 06: 45 - 22: 30

How to get to this station?

Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express

Nearest Airport

Leeds Bradford International Airport
7 miles (12 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the Flyer A1 bus shuttle departing every 30 minutes from the train station to the airport. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.

Taxi

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.

Lockers

Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08: 00 until 21: 00.

Parking

Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 307 (including 11 handicapped parking spots) Parking Pricing: £4. 50 for 1 hour | £20. 00 for 1 day

Shopping

Dining

Car Rentals

Firefly

Information Desk

Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.

Accessibility

There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

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Travel to Leeds Railway Station from Leeds city center

Bursting with a history remnant of its industrial past, Leeds is a vibrant city that lies on the doorstep of the Southern Dales in the northern UK. From the abundance of green spaces present throughout the city to the exciting emerging music scene, Leeds makes an ideal weekend getaway for those looking to seek out the magic of Northern England.

In terms of transport links to outside the city, the train station Leeds Railway Station is located within the heart of the city center and offers regular and direct routes to destinations across the length and breadth of the UK, welcoming upwards of 30 million passengers annually. The station is a two to three-minute walk to the center of the city, but there is also a comprehensive bus system that links up all the corners of Leeds to the surrounding region.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city center?

Depending on where passengers are heading from in the center of Leeds, it couldn't be easier to get to Leeds Railway Station. When traveling from Leeds town hall, take a short seven-minute walk through East Parade, following on to Quebeck Street. When taking the bus, the Flying Tiger bus number 757 departing from the Headrows takes passengers to the station in around seven minutes, along with bus number 14 and 15.

When accessing the station from Trinity Shopping Center, the walk only takes a matter of minutes because the Railway Station is located just south, accessible through the arcade. For those who are heading in from further out of the city, many bus routes stop outside the station are also available from destinations such as Thorpe, Pudsey, Rawdon and Batley.

How far is it from the city center to the train station?

In terms of distance, the train station Leeds Railway Station is located within a couple kilometer radius of most of the main attractions in the city. Leeds town hall, which is also next to other city attractions such as Victoria Quarter and Leeds Art Museum, is only half a kilometer from the station. Leeds Railway Station also lies only a matter of yards away from Trinity Shopping Centre making it extremely easy to access from the center of the city.

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility?

In terms of disabled accessibility, all entrances to Leeds Railway Station are fitted with step-free access and have automatic doors. When accessing the platforms of the footbridge, there are elevators behind the escalator on platform eight. If you are traveling through platform 12-15, the waiting rooms may not be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs.

Travelers are also able to access induction loops from the north and south concourse departure boards, the southern entrance, on the lower ground floor, and by the west footbridge. It is also possible to request assistance by phoning the train operator, but it is necessary that you give them 24 hours notice.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

Leeds Railway Station is a historic structure that was rebuilt in 1938, a year before it survived a Blitz attack during the Second World War. It now serves as an important hub on the British Rail network, connecting London with many northern cities. As well as being a major stop on the cross country route up to Scotland.

Understood to be the unofficial capital of Yorkshire, Leeds is also a hub for shopping and fine dining, with a thriving independent restaurant and bar scene that is growing faster than many other municipalities within the UK. Leeds Railway Station is just a stone's throw from a host of up and coming eateries, that are guaranteed to do more than just satisfy the hungry traveler.

If craft beer and Indian street food sound good, Bundobust on Mill Hill offers a brick-walled interior with a vegetarian-friendly menu, with beers being sourced from local and international breweries. When in need of a caffeine boost and having time to spare before your train, Laynes Coffee Bar on station street boats a trendy decor with finely sources coffee beans, as well as a new all-day brunch menu. As well as independent eateries, the train station Leeds Railway Station is also a five-minute walk from River Aire and Leeds Bridge, a historical cast-iron crossing that stretches over the major Yorkshire river.

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