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The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Leeds
Showing times and prices for 08 Nov
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
292 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Leeds will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Fast trains
To travel from Guildford to Leeds you need to make at least 2 changes.
L47683+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
Y2319808:204h02
Guildford station (GLD)12:22Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L51751+
Y29887+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+Y2319608:013h44
Guildford station (GLD)11:45Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
3 changes
L51775+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y2320710:003h46
Guildford station (GLD)13:46Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L51763+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y2320109:003h47
Guildford station (GLD)12:47Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L47701+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P0009209:204h02
Guildford station (GLD)13:22Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L51751+Y29887+Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+Y2319608:013h44
Guildford station (GLD)11:45Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
3 changes
L51775+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y2320710:003h46
Guildford station (GLD)13:46Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L51763+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y2320109:003h47
Guildford station (GLD)12:47Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
L47701+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
P06288+
Y0211009:203h55
Guildford station (GLD)13:15Leeds station (LDS)
£1971One-way
3 changes
L47683+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y2319808:204h02
Guildford station (GLD)12:22Leeds station (LDS)
£921One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Leeds trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 01:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L49482+Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+Y23197 | On time 08:22 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h54 | 12:16 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| L51761 · L47033+Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+Y23197 | On time 08:34 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h42 | 12:16 Leeds station (LDS) | 3 changes | |
| L47221+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y23200 | On time 08:53 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h54 | 12:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| L47699+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+P00091 | On time 09:20 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h54 | 13:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| L51773 · L47045+Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+P00091 | On time 09:35 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h39 | 13:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 3 changes | |
| L47707+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+Y23206 | On time 09:52 Guildford station (GLD) | 3h53 | 13:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Leeds
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Trains from Guildford to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 3h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 02:10 |
Last train 21:43 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Train companies: LNER from Guildford to Leeds trainsLNER trains will get you between Guildford and Leeds from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
LNER
About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 42m
Cheapest Price
£42
LNER frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Guildford to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
The train distance from Guildford to Leeds is 292 km.
Booking trains from Guildford to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Guildford to Leeds covers a distance of 292 km and takes approximately 3h 46m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Guildford to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The first train from Guildford to Leeds leaves at 2:10.
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Leeds is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The last train from Guildford to Leeds departs at 21:43.
The train station in Guildford that goes to Leeds is Guildford station (GLD), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
Trains from Guildford to Leeds run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Guildford to Leeds.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Guildford to Leeds.
Yes, you can take the train from Guildford to Leeds.
There is no night train service from Guildford to Leeds.
To get from Guildford to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Leeds
Guildford
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your trip from Guildford to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Guildford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for London Road (Guildford)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Leeds is Bramley (West Yorks). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bramley (West Yorks) for your journey to Leeds from Guildford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Bramley (West Yorks)
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Burley Park
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Headingley
- 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
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift access to both platforms between 05:30 and 00:30
- 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
Public transport options for Kirkstall Forge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up and drop off in the front of the station
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