Trains from Leeds to London
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Journey Summary
Leeds to London Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 3 hours 36 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | £ 45 | |
| Trains depart from: | Leeds | |
| Trains arrive in: | London | |
| Distance: | 272 Kms | |
| Train Companies: | London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Trains |
Train from Leeds to London: Journey Details
Virgin Trains East Coast runs all trains from Leeds to London. The journey takes between 2 hours, and 2 hours and 30 minutes. The earliest train leaves Leeds station very early in the morning, with four trains an hour leaving before 9:00 a.m., after which the number is reduced to three an hour. The fare prices decrease after this time also. About half the daily journeys are direct to London, with the others involving a short change. The final journey, after 9:30 p.m., involves three changes and takes over nine hours.
Leeds to London Train Cost
Average prices for trains from Leeds to London when you book in advance
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Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
|
Same Day |
£99 |
|
1 Day in Advance |
£51 |
|
1 Week in Advance |
£32 |
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2 Weeks in Advance |
£28 |
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1 Month in Advance |
£22 |
|
3 Months in Advance |
£22 |
Leeds to London Trains: General Information
Virgin trains east coast train ticket prices fluctuate quite frequently so there is no hard and fast rule for obtaining cheap tickets. However, your best bet would be to try to book as far in advance as possible.
All Leeds to London trains are run by Virgin Trains.- Most Leeds to London trains are direct, with a few services a day changing at York. The services depart from London King's Cross stationand arrive at Leeds Railway station.
- Journey Time: The Leeds to London train journey usually takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive in London.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Leeds to London trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 66% cheaper to book a Leeds to London train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- Leeds to London trains are a massive 102% cheaper when booked a week ahead of the travel date.
- Leeds to London train costs are 127% cheaper when booked 1 or 3 months in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Trains from Leeds to London: Station Information
Where does the train from Leeds to London depart from? Leeds railway station is located on New Station Street. It is a hub of mainline rail services and has connections to most major cities in the UK. LeedsCityBus runs a link service to other local and national bus routes in the city. Beginning after 6:30 a.m. and finishing just after 7:00 p.m. The buses leave and arrive at the station about every ten minutes. Rail passengers also have access to a taxi rank and a cycle hire service.
Where does the train from Leeds to London arrive at? King's Cross is the main terminating train station for trains from Leeds to London, and a hub of the London Underground network. It is also within reach of the bus network. The Underground network closes at about 12:00 a.m. Night buses serve many London routes. London's famous black taxi service and other private cab operators are accessible by passengers arriving at Kings's Cross.
Passengers arriving at King's Cross Station are within minutes of the British Library on Euston Road and the British Museum, near Russell Square.
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