Travelling on trains from London to Leeds is a fast way to get from the capital to West Yorkshire when you are visiting the UK.
Trains run from London King’s Cross train station, which is located in the northern part of central London. Trains arrive at Leeds train station, which is right in the heart of the city centre. Services are run by a company called East Coast trains.
Trains from London to Leeds leave London King’s Cross train station every half hour at peak times. Trains usually depart at 5 and 35 minutes past the hour. Return trains from Leeds to London depart every half hour at 15 and 45 minutes past.
The total train travel time to Leeds is just under 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The cost of a single train ticket from London to Leeds is 11.50 GBP for standard class if you buy train tickets online well in advance and travel at less busy times. Discounted tickets are also available if you book using a railcard.
The Leeds train station offers a left luggage service if you need to store your bags when your train from London to Leeds arrives at the station.