--- title: "Trains from Leeds to London | EveryRail" description: "Direct LNER trains take about 2h15 from Leeds to London King's Cross, fastest 2h11. Fares from £12. Trains run about twice an hour." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/leeds-to-london/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()Leeds to London by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()Leeds to London by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Leeds to London by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in London]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Leeds to London by train Direct LNER trains take about 2h15 from Leeds to London King's Cross, fastest 2h11. Fares from £12. Trains run about twice an hour. ![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]() Origin Leeds Destination [London]() Country [United Kingdom]() Leeds to [London]() is a direct LNER train of about 2 hours 15 minutes, with the fastest trains taking around 2 hours 11 minutes. You leave from Leeds station in the city centre and arrive at London King's Cross. LNER is the only company running direct trains on this trip. Pick a specific train ahead and fares can start from £12 on selected trains. ## LNER is the only company on the direct trains Every direct train from Leeds to London is run by LNER, so you can ignore other brands when you search. There is no change on the way. LNER runs about two direct trains an hour on this route, so you can usually find a departure that suits your plans. Some trains make a few more stops than others, such as Wakefield Westgate, Doncaster and Peterborough, and some also stop at Grantham and Stevenage. A slower train adds a few minutes, so check the arrival time. Weekend times can differ, so check your date. ## Leave from Leeds station on New Station Street Leeds station is in the middle of the city, on New Station Street, and has step-free access to all platforms. There is a ticket office and there are ticket machines. If you already have a ticket, go straight to the departure screens to find your platform. Shops and cafés are in the station, and Trinity Leeds is next door. If you have time before your train, you can walk to the Granary Wharf waterfront. A First Class lounge is also available at the station. ## Buy an Advance ticket for one train, or stay flexible An Advance ticket is for one specific train and is usually the cheapest. LNER says these can save up to 45%, and the best prices tend to go to those who book four or more weeks ahead. An Off-Peak ticket works on any train outside the busy periods. An Anytime ticket is valid on any train on your day and costs the most. Fares move with demand, and cheap seats on the most popular trains go first. A Railcard saves a third on most fares, and you need to add it when you search. ## A seat reservation is optional, and often comes with Advance tickets You are not required to reserve a seat on British trains, but LNER recommends a reservation if you want to be sure of a place. With an Advance ticket you can choose your seat in your LNER account, and with a flexible ticket you can use LNER's reservation tool on its website or app. ## Interrail and Eurail Global Passes are valid on LNER Interrail Global Passes (for people who live in Europe) and Eurail Global Passes (for people who live outside Europe) are valid on National Rail trains in Great Britain, and LNER is covered. Book a free seat reservation with LNER before you travel, because some LNER trains require one. If you live in the UK, a Global Pass covers only one outbound and one inbound journey in your own country, so you cannot use it for an ordinary trip inside Britain. ## Arriving at London King's Cross Your train arrives at King's Cross, a main London station. The Underground station King's Cross St. Pancras is right there, with the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. St Pancras International is next door, so you can walk across for [Eurostar](). Allow plenty of time, because Eurostar has its own check-in deadlines. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() ### Train service - [LNER]() LNER runs East Coast Main Line trains from London King's Cross to Yorkshire, the North East, Edinburgh and Inverness. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in London [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in London**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the train from Leeds to London? The fastest direct trains take around 2 hours 11 minutes. Most take about 2 hours 15 minutes. ### Are there direct trains from Leeds to London? Yes. LNER runs direct trains from Leeds to London King's Cross, and it is the only company doing so. You do not change trains. ### Which London station does the Leeds train arrive at? London King's Cross. It is next to St Pancras International, with the King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station between them. ### What does a train ticket from Leeds to London cost? LNER fares start from £12 on selected trains. An Advance ticket for one train is usually cheapest, and an Anytime ticket costs the most. ### Should I book ahead for the Leeds to London train? Booking ahead helps, as Advance tickets can save up to 45% when you book four or more weeks before. A seat reservation is optional but recommended on busy trains. ### Can I use my Interrail or Eurail pass from Leeds to London? Yes, if you live outside the UK. Interrail and Eurail Global Passes cover LNER, and you should book a free seat reservation with LNER first, because some LNER trains require one. UK residents cannot use a Global Pass for ordinary trips inside Britain. ## More routes [![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Barcelona to London by trainNo direct train. TGV INOUI Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (about 6h46), RER D to Gare du Nord, then Eurostar (2h17) to London St Pancras.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Birmingham to London by trainDirect trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston take about 1h30, fastest 1h17. Chiltern Railways from Moor Street to Marylebone takes about 2 hours.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Brighton to London by trainDirect trains take about 1 hour from Brighton to London, to Victoria, London Bridge or St Pancras. Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express. No reservations.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Brussels to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains link Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras in about two hours; fares start at £39 on selected departures.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Budapest to London by trainBudapest to London by train is not direct: connect via Paris or Brussels, then take Eurostar to London St Pancras. Fastest trips take around 17 hours.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Coventry to London by trainDirect trains from Coventry to London Euston take about 1 hour on Avanti West Coast and about 1h20 to 1h30 on London Northwestern Railway. Fares from £9.]()[![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Crewe to London by trainDirect trains from Crewe to London Euston take 1h37 on the fastest Avanti West Coast services and around 2h10 on slower ones. 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