It takes an average of 6h 54m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Leeds by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (269 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to Leeds and tickets for this journey start from £40.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:45 | |
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Last train | 22:21 | |
Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
Arrival station | Leeds | |
Journey time | From 3h 20m | |
Distance | 167 miles (269 km) | |
Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £40.50 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Flying into Heathrow Airport and heading into Leeds by train? You're in luck. The train from Heathrow Airport to Leeds takes just 3h 14m on the fastest services. Just get the train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington, then hop on the tube to London Kings Cross, where you'll be able to take an LNER service up to Leeds.
Situated on the outskirts of London, Heathrow Airport’s train stations have good train links into the centre of the city, find out more in our guide to trains from Heathrow Airport.
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The average journey time by train between Heathrow Airport and Leeds is 6 hours and 54 minutes, with around 27 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Heathrow Airport to Leeds is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Leeds can start from as little as £40.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Heathrow Airport to Leeds. Travelling from Heathrow Airport to Leeds by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Heathrow Airport to Leeds leaves at 04:45. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Heathrow Airport to Leeds leaves at 22:21. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Heathrow Airport to Leeds cover a distance of around 167 miles (269 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Leeds to Heathrow Airport.
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