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Travelling from London to Leeds, the fastest train takes 2h 11m with an average travel time of 2h 18m. With 47 daily trains, the first departs at 05:55 and the last at 23:35. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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11:27 London Kings Cross | 14:07 Leeds | On time | 2h 40m | Grand Central | Find tickets | |
11:27 London Kings Cross | 14:41 Leeds | On time | 3h 14m | Grand Central | Find tickets | |
11:33 London Kings Cross | 13:45 Leeds | On time | 2h 12m | LNER | Find tickets | |
12:03 London Kings Cross | 14:16 Leeds | On time | 2h 13m | LNER | Find tickets | |
12:33 London Kings Cross | 14:49 Leeds | On time | 2h 16m | LNER | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from London to Leeds with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
From London Kings Cross to Leeds, you can travel with the fastest direct train, which takes around 2h 11m. The train covers an average distance of 169 miles (273 km). Every day, there are 47 trains running. The first train departs at 05:55, and the last train departs at 23:35.
The best train from London to Leeds departs from London Kings Cross, situated on the Northern edge of Central London.
London King's Cross Station is a major railway and underground hub. It connects travellers to the north of England and Scotland. Train services by LNER, Lumo, Hull Trains, Grand Central, and Great Northern link to destinations like Leeds, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. Adjacent to St Pancras International, it also offers Eurostar services to Europe.
With access to the Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith & City, Circle, and Metropolitan lines, King's Cross is a well-connected transport hub.
Here are the main stops, which may vary due to different times, train operators, and routes:
The best train from London to Leeds is to Leeds Station, which is located in Leeds city centre. It is very convenient to take a train, bus, taxi or bike from this station. You can travel to Leeds Art Gallery and Victoria Quarter.
Train services at Leeds Station are operated by LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Northern. It is well-connected to various destinations, including Aberdeen, Newcastle, Manchester Airport, and Nottingham.
Travel from London Kings Cross to Leeds with LNER in around 2h20m. During this journey, you might see bustling cities with skyscrapers, historic buildings, and dazzling shopping streets. You may also see beautiful churches, vast farmlands, lakes, and parks.
Experience the best in rail travel with LNER, the leading provider of long-distance trains on the East Coast. LNER offers high-speed services from London to Edinburgh, Peterborough, the East Midlands, Leeds, and York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary meals, power sockets, and First Class lounges for a comfortable journey.
Basic facilities still satisfy your needs. Onboard services include:
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