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Leeds to London

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  1. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 6 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  2. expected to depart at 
    Leeds
    Platform 15B
    12:21
    Leeds
    Platform 15B
    12:43
    York
    Platform 5B
    12:57
    York
    Platform 3
    14:49
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    1 change
    Super Off Peak
  3. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 8 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  5. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 6 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  6. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 15B estimated
    13:21
    Leeds
    Platform 15B estimated
    13:43
    York
    Platform 5 estimated
    13:51
    York
    Platform 3 estimated
    15:44
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    1 change
    Super Off Peak
  7. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 8 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 6 estimated
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  8. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 6 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  9. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 15B estimated
    14:21
    Leeds
    Platform 15B estimated
    14:43
    York
    Platform 5 estimated
    14:58
    York
    Platform 10 estimated
    16:50
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 1 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 1 estimated
    1 change
    Super Off Peak
  10. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 8 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 4 estimated
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
  11. on time
    Leeds
    Platform 6 estimated
    on time
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 6 estimated
    0 changes
    Super Off Peak
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Journey information from Leeds to London

  • Train Fares from: £15.90
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

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  • How long does it take to travel from Leeds to London by train?

    The average journey time between Leeds and London is . The fastest journey time is . On an average weekday, there are 34 trains per day travelling from Leeds to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • Are there direct trains from Leeds to London?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds to London without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Leeds to London.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between Leeds and London?

    The distance between Leeds and London is 169 miles.

    Distance: 169 miles

  • What time is the first train from Leeds to London?

    The first train from Leeds to London departs at .

    What time is the last train from Leeds to London?

    The last train from Leeds to London departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

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How to find cheap train tickets from Leeds to London

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from£16
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from£16
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