Train from London to Leeds: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from London to Leeds on 31 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
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
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
LeedsNo tags

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.

59bus per day
4h 50mAverage duration
308 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 122 - R 1 230Average duration4h 50m
8kg CO₂e
Average priceR 491 - R 5 366Average duration2h 11m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 283 - R 842Average 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 491. The average price for this train route is around R 1 769. 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
29/01
R 1 150
30/01
R 1 391
Today
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01/02
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02/02
R 1 147
03/02
R 1 150
04/02
R 1 656
05/02
R 1 324
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Leeds was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 147

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 1 147 to R 6 028 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 1 147, which is on 2026-02-02.

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