The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leeds for Houghton-le-Spring 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 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
9:102h02Leeds11:12Houghton-le-Spring£251One-way0 changes
9:102h02Leeds11:12Houghton-le-Spring£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 116 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 Leeds | 2h02 | 11:12 Houghton-le-Spring | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs London North Eastern Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for London North Eastern Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare London North Eastern Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring
Trains from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 23:14 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Leeds and Houghton-le-Spring from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transpennine Express
FAQs: Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring 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 Houghton-le-Spring, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Houghton-le-Spring
Most Leeds to Houghton-le-Spring trains use the Leeds to Chester-Le-Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Houghton-le-Spring train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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