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Huddersfield to Leeds train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Huddersfield to Leeds

Showing times and prices for 31 Jan

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

43 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

23 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Huddersfield to Leeds will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

To travel from Huddersfield to Leeds you need to make at least one change.

TransPennine ExpressTP081600 · L36835
09:230h47
Huddersfield station (HUD)
10:10Leeds station (LDS)
£91One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressTP013800+Northern Rail (3)Y26100
08:350h55
Huddersfield station (HUD)
09:30Leeds station (LDS)
£91One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressTP013400+Northern Rail (3)Y26106
10:350h54
Huddersfield station (HUD)
11:29Leeds station (LDS)
£91One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressTP082000 · C43815
08:230h47
Huddersfield station (HUD)
09:10Leeds station (LDS)
£91One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressTP081800 · C43747
08:530h47
Huddersfield station (HUD)
09:40Leeds station (LDS)
£91One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Huddersfield to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £2.

Distance: 23 km

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£9

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Huddersfield to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Leeds trains for today, Friday 30 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:42
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressL36851
On time
12:46 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h24
13:10 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
northern_railNT353500 · G92093
On time
12:50 Huddersfield station (HUD)
1h14
14:04 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressL36660
On time
13:01 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h21
13:22 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC43763
On time
13:18 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h23
13:41 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC44201
On time
13:30 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h18
13:48 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36857
On time
13:46 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h24
14:10 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
northern_railNT353900 · G92096
On time
13:50 Huddersfield station (HUD)
1h12
15:02 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressL36666
On time
14:01 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h21
14:22 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC43767
On time
14:18 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h21
14:39 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL37191
On time
14:30 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h18
14:48 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36863
On time
14:46 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h24
15:10 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
northern_railNT354100 · G92100
On time
14:50 Huddersfield station (HUD)
1h14
16:04 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressL36672
On time
15:01 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h21
15:22 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36780
On time
15:18 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h21
15:39 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL37193
On time
15:30 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h18
15:48 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36869
On time
15:46 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h24
16:10 Leeds station (LDS)
0 changesdirect
northern_railNT354300 · G92103
On time
15:50 Huddersfield station (HUD)
1h14
17:04 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Saturday 31 January
transpennine_expressTP082100 · L37177
On time
08:08 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h41
08:49 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP082000 · C43815
On time
08:23 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h47
09:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP013800+northern_railY26100
On time
08:35 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h55
09:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081800 · C43747
On time
08:53 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h47
09:40 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081700 · L37180
On time
09:08 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h40
09:48 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081600 · L36835
On time
09:23 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h47
10:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP013600+northern_railY26102
On time
09:35 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h55
10:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081400 · L36762
On time
09:53 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h48
10:41 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081300 · L37182
On time
10:08 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h42
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081200 · L36841
On time
10:23 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h47
11:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP013400+northern_railY26106
On time
10:35 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h54
11:29 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
transpennine_expressTP081000 · L36767
On time
10:53 Huddersfield station (HUD)
0h47
11:40 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Huddersfield to Leeds

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Trains from Huddersfield to Leeds run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 18m.

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
Distance
23 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
18m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Huddersfield to Leeds trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Huddersfield and Leeds from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£4
TransPennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
£2
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
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 dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£21
first_transpennine_express frequency
39 a day

Trains from Huddersfield to Leeds: Journey Details

Catching the train from Huddersfield to Leeds is simple. Regular departures throughout the week from Huddersfield Station are operated by Northern Rail. The earliest departure is in the early hours of the morning and the last trains from Huddersfield to Leeds leaves after midnight, with at least one train per hour every day of the week. The journey time between the two cities is just 20 minutes on the faster services.

Taking the Train from Huddersfield

Huddersfield Station is a grand Victorian building in the town's St George's Square. The station is well served by local buses, including the 202 - which runs from 6:00 a.m. until just before midnight every day. It's easy to walk to the station from the city centre. Just walk along Westgate and take the Railway Street turning. Getting from the centre to your train will take around 15 minutes. As the buses stop at midnight, if you plan to catch the last train of the day, taxis are a good idea.

Getting into Leeds by Train

Regarded by many people as the cultural centre of Yorkshire, Leeds is a vibrant, energetic town with great nightlife and museums to explore with exhibits that deal with the city's rich industrial past. There are also sporting attractions throughout the year, from Test Matches to rugby league fixtures. Trains from Huddersfield to Leeds arrive at the main station, which is located at the heart of the city centre. To get to Elland Road, catch bus 55 or take buses 19 or 19A to Headingley Carnegie Stadium to watch the cricket. Buses also depart every 10 minutes for the Leeds University Campus.

FAQs: Huddersfield to Leeds train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Huddersfield to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Huddersfield to Leeds covers a distance of 23 km and takes approximately 18m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Huddersfield to Leeds leaves at 0:01.
The train distance from Huddersfield to Leeds is 23 km.
The last train from Huddersfield to Leeds departs at 23:58.
Trains from Huddersfield to Leeds run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Huddersfield to Leeds.
Yes, there is a direct train between Huddersfield and Leeds. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express.
To get from Huddersfield to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Huddersfield to Leeds.
The train station in Huddersfield that goes to Leeds is Huddersfield station (HUD), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
The cheapest way to get from Huddersfield to Leeds is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield to Leeds offers a blend of urban and natural scenery, with views of the West Yorkshire countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of local landmarks, making it a pleasant and moderately scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Huddersfield to Leeds is feasible. The journey takes 18m and covers 23 km. Trains run 7 times per day.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Huddersfield to Leeds.

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Important Stations and Airports in Huddersfield and Leeds

Huddersfield
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Huddersfield is Huddersfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Huddersfield for your trip from Huddersfield to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Huddersfield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the main road and a ramp.
  • 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: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deighton
  • Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Railway bridge above station (Whiteacre Street) at service bus stop (17281/2)
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
  • 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: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Lockwood
  • 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 on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676

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