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Cheap train tickets from Leeds to London

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

$66

Average

$66

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 traveling at rush hour.

05:45PM2h16

Leeds

08:01PMLondon Kings Cross

$661One-way

0 transfers

08:45PM2h23

Leeds

11:08PMLondon Kings Cross

$661One-way

0 transfers

12:15PM2h16

Leeds

02:31PMLondon Kings Cross

$661One-way

0 transfers

07:45PM2h15

Leeds

10:00PMLondon Kings Cross

$661One-way

0 transfers

04:45PM2h15

Leeds

07:00PMLondon Kings Cross

$661One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Leeds to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 4

London North Eastern Railway

08:15AM2h15

Leeds

10:30AMLondon Kings Cross

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

08:16AM2h37

Leeds

10:53AMLondon Kings Cross

1 transfer

London North Eastern Railway

08:46AM2h14

Leeds

11:00AMLondon Kings Cross

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

09:15AM2h15

Leeds

11:30AMLondon Kings Cross

0 transfers

London North Eastern Railway

09:16AM2h33

Leeds

11:49AMLondon Kings Cross

1 transfer

London North Eastern Railway

09:45AM2h14

Leeds

11:59AMLondon Kings Cross

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Leeds to London

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

2 h 14 m

Average

2 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

272 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

09:45AM2h14

Leeds

11:59AMLondon Kings Cross

$941One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

08:46AM2h14

Leeds

11:00AMLondon Kings Cross

$1171One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM2h15

Leeds

11:30AMLondon Kings Cross

$971One-way

0 transfers

08:15AM2h15

Leeds

10:30AMLondon Kings Cross

$1051One-way

0 transfers

09:16AM2h33

Leeds

11:49AMLondon Kings Cross

$971One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Leeds to London

Distance	168 miles (271 km)
Average train duration	2 h 14 min
Average train ticket price	$134 (€115)
Train frequency	27 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 27 direct trains a day
Train providers	Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink

Trains from Leeds to London cover the 168 miles (271 km) long route taking on average 2 h 14 min with our travel partners like Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. Normally, there are 27 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $70 (€60), but the average price of train tickets is $134 (€115). Travelers depart most frequently from Leeds Railway Station and arrive in London Euston.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Thameslink and Grand Central Trains from Leeds to London trains

For as little as $70 (€60) you can travel by train to London from Leeds with Northern Rail (3), Thameslink and Grand Central Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Leeds to London. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

FAQs: Trains from Leeds to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to London.

Cheap train tickets from Leeds to London can start from as little as $70 (€60) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to London is $134 (€115); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leeds to London train travel time is 2 h 14 min for the 168 mile (271 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leeds to London leaves at 7: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leeds to London leaves at 7: 45 PM.

Yes, there are 27 direct trains a day from Leeds to London with London North Eastern Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with East Midlands Railway from Leeds to London.

For the trip from Leeds to London you can take a train with Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Leeds and London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 45 PM.

When departing from Leeds, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Leeds Railway Station and Yeadon, Leeds Bradford Airport Bus. When arriving in London, you can end your route in train stations like London Euston, London St Pancras International and London Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds Railway Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Euston, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Leeds is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leeds to London is December.

Yes, you can take a bus between Leeds and London.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Leeds

London

Leeds Railway Station is the most popular Leeds railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Leeds for your trip to London.

Leeds Railway Station Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

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Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 1132479238

Ticket Office Hours

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

Public transit options for Leeds Railway Station

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

Yeadon, Leeds Bradford Airport Bus

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