The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for East Midlands Airport every day 2 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 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 109 km
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£37 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:11 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h29 | 09:40 East Midlands Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h29 | 10:44 East Midlands Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 07:11 |
Last train 11:11 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and East Midlands Airport 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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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to East Midlands Airport train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and East Midlands Airport
- 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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