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Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds’s principal art gallery shows British art, sculpture and changing exhibitions in an elegant central building.
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Leeds will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hendon for Leeds every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 261 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Hendon to Leeds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:12, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 1:12 |
Last train 20:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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.

Most Hendon to Leeds trains use the Hendon to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Hendon and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hendon is 11 km from Hendon city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hendon.
Wi-Fi is available at Hendon.
Ticket office support is available at Hendon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hendon: Parking.
Available at Hendon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
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Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley 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.
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