Leeds to Mirfield train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Mirfield

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£3

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£4

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

23 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

23 m

Trains on 18 Sept

12

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leeds to Mirfield will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 trains from Leeds to Mirfield, including 11 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 23 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.

  • Northern RailL89401
    8:470h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:12Mirfield station (MIR)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89395
    7:470h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:12Mirfield station (MIR)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89392
    6:470h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:12Mirfield station (MIR)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24509
    20:180h23
    Leeds station (LDS)
    20:41Mirfield station (MIR)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89492
    19:470h25
    Leeds station (LDS)
    20:12Mirfield station (MIR)
    £31One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leeds to Mirfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Mirfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £12.

Distance: 17 km

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Coach
Driving

£4

Average Price

Cheapest

£12

Average Price

£4

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Mirfield is a train with an average price of £4.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Mirfield:

A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Leeds to Mirfield costing on average £12.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Mirfield is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Mirfield take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Mirfield including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4m faster (25m by train vs 29m by car) and roughly £0.04 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£4 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Leeds to Mirfield train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Mirfield trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailL89455
On time
14:47 Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
15:12 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89274
On time
15:17 Leeds station (LDS)
0h23
15:40 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89464
On time
15:47 Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
16:12 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89277
On time
16:17 Leeds station (LDS)
0h23
16:40 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89473
On time
16:47 Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
17:12 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89280
On time
17:17 Leeds station (LDS)
0h24
17:41 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89479
On time
17:48 Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
18:13 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89284
On time
18:17 Leeds station (LDS)
0h23
18:40 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89999+Grand Central TrainsY14838
On time
18:29 Leeds station (LDS)
0h34
19:03 Mirfield station (MIR)
1 change
Northern RailL89488
On time
18:47 Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
19:12 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89288
On time
19:17 Leeds station (LDS)
0h23
19:40 Mirfield station (MIR)
0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Leeds to Mirfield trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Leeds to Mirfield.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leeds to Mirfield.

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Mirfield.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Leeds to Mirfield.

Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Mirfield.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to Mirfield.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Mirfield

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Trains from Leeds to Mirfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 23m.

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
17 km
Average train duration
25m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
23m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:49
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
49 days
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: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Leeds to Mirfield trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds and Mirfield from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

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 Northern Rail Duration
23m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£3
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

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 Transpennine Express Duration
21m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£5
Transpennine Express frequency
1 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 Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
22m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£5
Northern Trains Limited frequency
18 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
28m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£24
TransPennine Express frequency
7 a day

Complete guide to Mirfield

Things to do in Mirfield

Discover the best of Mirfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mirfield trip today.

  • Recommended

Red House Museum

Independent museum in nearby Liversedge covering local textile, industrial and social history through engaging displays and collections.

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Bagshaw Museum

Museum in a former mill presenting textile machinery, fashion and industrial history with demonstrations on selected days.

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Tolson Museum

Large free museum in nearby Huddersfield with archaeology, natural history and art collections in a civic building.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than in major cities, while local rail and everyday costs remain typical for England.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Leeds to Mirfield train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Mirfield 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 Mirfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Leeds to Mirfield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Leeds to Mirfield covers a distance of 17 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Leeds to Mirfield is 17 km.
The first train from Leeds to Mirfield leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Leeds to Mirfield departs at 23:49.
Trains from Leeds to Mirfield run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leeds to Mirfield.
Yes, there is a direct train between Leeds and Mirfield. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Leeds to Mirfield, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Leeds to Mirfield.
The train station in Leeds that goes to Mirfield is Leeds station (LDS), and it arrives at Mirfield station (MIR).
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Mirfield is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Leeds to Mirfield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leeds to Mirfield offers pleasant views of the West Yorkshire countryside, with glimpses of lush fields and charming villages, making it a moderately scenic route.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Leeds to Mirfield. The journey takes 23m and trains run with a frequency of 4 per day. The distance is 17 km.
A stay of two to three days in Mirfield is typically sufficient to explore its local attractions, enjoy the scenic countryside, and experience the town's culture and history.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds to Mirfield.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Mirfield

Most Leeds to Mirfield trains use the Leeds to Mirfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Mirfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Mirfield
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

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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