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Royal Armouries Museum
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections of historic weapons, armour, and live demonstrations. One of Leeds’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Epsom to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Epsom to Leeds will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Epsom to Leeds without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings CrossOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Epsom to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Epsom to Leeds:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Epsom to Leeds costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (3h 11m by train vs 3h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $103 (€84) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Epsom to Leeds run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:11, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 2:11 AM |
Last train 8:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Leeds — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leeds trip today.
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections of historic weapons, armour, and live demonstrations. One of Leeds’s best-known cultural attractions.
The city’s leading public art gallery, known for British painting, sculpture, and modern art in a landmark central building.
A family-friendly museum covering natural history, archaeology, ancient worlds, and the history of Leeds in Millennium Square.
Leeds’s most famous shopping arcade district, known for ornate architecture, stained glass, and a polished city-centre atmosphere.
The city centre’s best-known shopping and walking street, lined with historic arcades and busy throughout the day.
One of Europe’s largest urban parks, offering lakes, landscaped gardens, and expansive green space popular with locals.
A baked batter pudding long associated with Yorkshire, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy as part of a Sunday roast.
A historic Yorkshire dessert tart made with curd cheese, eggs, sugar, and spices, with roots in the region’s baking traditions.
A crumbly Yorkshire cheese often eaten with fruit cake or chutney, celebrated as one of the county’s best-known traditional products.
A popular casual spot pairing Indian street food with craft beer, known for lively atmosphere and strong vegetarian options.
An established Leeds favorite for South Indian and Kerala cooking, praised for flavorful curries and warm service.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Leeds known for creative tasting menus and a theatrical, modern atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than London. Hotels vary, while everyday food, transport, and drinks are mid-priced for UK city travel.
Service charge is not usually added outside some upscale venues. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Epsom 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.

Most Epsom to Leeds trains use the Epsom to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Headingley. Use this guide to compare Epsom and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Epsom has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Epsom Downs is 2 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
Epsom Downs has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Epsom Downs.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Epsom Downs: Parking.
Available at Epsom Downs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom Downs: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is under the canopy above the Help Point, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
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 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.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
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.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
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.
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