4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Leeds
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Leeds will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Durham for Leeds every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 109 km
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1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Durham to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Leeds trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:00 Durham | 1h14 | 08:14 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:19 Durham | 1h08 | 08:27 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:18 Durham | 1h09 | 12:27 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 14:18 Durham | 1h59 | 16:17 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:59 Durham | 1h13 | 20:12 Leeds | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Leeds
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Trains from Durham to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 01:04 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER from Durham to Leeds trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Durham and Leeds from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Flights from Leeds to Amsterdam: Journey Details
Flights from Leeds to Amsterdam leave daily from Leeds Bradford Airport around 6 times a day, with the first flights at 6.15 a.m. and the last departing at about 5.30 p.m. Dutch airline KLM operates the most flights to Amsterdam, followed by airline Jet2, for whom the airport is a major base. Both airlines offer direct flights, which take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking a Flight from Leeds
Leeds Bradford Airport is about 10 miles from the city centre and fairly easy to reach from other destinations in Leeds, with the 757 bus running a regular service to and from the airport. It's also straightforward to catch a taxi to the airport, as there are plenty available to flag down in the city or centre, orx book in advance by phone. For travellers wishing to drive to the airport, there are both long and short stay car parks available, some with meet and greet services.
Flying into Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands as well as its most famous city, renowned for the canals, cafe culture and world class museums. Most flights from Leeds to Amsterdam arrive at Schiphol, one of the busiest airports in the world. Laying 9.3 miles from the city centre, it is well connected to the rest of Amsterdam by taxi and public transport. There is a direct train to Schiphol from Amsterdam Central Station which takes about 20 minutes and runs 24 hours a day, although there is only one train per hour between 1.00 a.m. and 5.00 a.m. Alternatively, the Amsterdam Airport Express bus takes about 30 minutes, and also operates all day. A taxi to the airport should take about 25 minutes.
FAQs: Durham to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Leeds
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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