--- title: "Trains from London to Leeds | EveryRail" description: "Direct LNER trains take about 2h15 from London King's Cross to Leeds, fastest 2h11. Fares from £12. Trains run about twice an hour." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/london-to-leeds/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[United Kingdom]()London to Leeds by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[United Kingdom]()London to Leeds by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About London to Leeds by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Leeds]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # London to Leeds by train Direct LNER trains take about 2h15 from London King's Cross to Leeds, fastest 2h11. Fares from £12. Trains run about twice an hour. ![Brick buildings and the Bridgewater Place tower reflected in the water in central Leeds]() Origin [London]() Destination Leeds Country [United Kingdom]() [London]() to Leeds is a direct LNER train of about 2 hours 15 minutes, and the fastest trains take around 2 hours 11 minutes. You leave from London King's Cross and arrive at Leeds station, which sits in the city centre. LNER is the only company running direct trains between the two. Book a specific train ahead and fares can be low, with LNER fares from £12 on selected trains. ## One company runs the direct trains from King's Cross Every direct train on this trip is an LNER train, and LNER is the only operator offering one between London King's Cross and Leeds. You do not change trains, and you do not need to look at other companies. LNER runs about two direct trains an hour, so you are rarely stuck waiting long. Some stop at Peterborough, Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate, while others also call at Stevenage and Grantham, which adds a few minutes. Look at the arrival time and not only the departure when you pick a train. Weekend times can differ, so check your date. ## Find London King's Cross before you travel London has several main stations, each serving different parts of the country, and trains to Yorkshire leave from King's Cross. Do not go to St Pancras International next door, which is a separate station. King's Cross is a short walk from St Pancras. Its Underground station, King's Cross St. Pancras, is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, so you can reach most of central London easily. If you arrive in London on [Eurostar]() at St Pancras, King's Cross is the right place to continue to Leeds. Allow time to walk across, and look at the departure screens for your platform. ## Choose between Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets An Advance ticket is for one specific train and is usually the cheapest. LNER says Advance tickets can save up to 45%, and the best prices tend to be for those who book four or more weeks ahead. An Off-Peak ticket lets you take any train outside the busiest times. An Anytime ticket is the most flexible and the most expensive, valid on any train that day. Fares change by date and demand, and cheap seats on the most popular trains go first. If you have a Railcard, it saves a third on most fares. Tell the website when you search, because it will not apply automatically. ## Seat reservations are optional but worth having You do not have to reserve a seat in Britain, but LNER recommends one so that you have a place on the train. With an Advance ticket you can choose your seat in your LNER account. With a flexible ticket you can reserve a seat using LNER's reservation tool on its website or app. ## Interrail and Eurail Global Pass holders can use 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 in Leeds Leeds station is on New Station Street, in the middle of the city. It has step-free access to all platforms, a ticket office, shops and cafés, and bus and taxi links outside. The Trinity Leeds shopping centre, the Leeds City Museum and the Granary Wharf waterfront are all close, so many visitors can walk to their hotel. If you are heading further out, buses and taxis run from the station. Leeds is also a rail hub for local trains to other Yorkshire towns, so you can continue by train from the same station. ## 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 Leeds [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Leeds**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the train from London to Leeds? The fastest direct trains take around 2 hours 11 minutes. Most take about 2 hours 15 minutes, a little longer if they stop at more stations. ### Is there a direct train from London to Leeds? Yes. LNER runs direct trains from London King's Cross to Leeds with no change. LNER is the only company running a direct service. ### Which London station do I need for Leeds? London King's Cross. It is next to St Pancras International, and both share the King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, so do not confuse the two. ### How much is the train from London to Leeds? LNER fares start from £12 on selected trains. Advance tickets for one specific train are usually cheapest, and booking early helps, while Anytime tickets cost the most. ### Do I need to reserve a seat on the train to Leeds? No, a reservation is optional, but LNER recommends one. With an Advance ticket you can choose your seat in your LNER account. ### Does my Interrail or Eurail pass work from London to Leeds? 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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