The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Montrose
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£241
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Montrose is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Montrose will cost around £241 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Montrose 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 328 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Montrose
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Montrose among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £148.
Distance: 328 km
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6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Montrose train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Montrose trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:08 Leeds | 5h09 | 12:17 Montrose | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:08 Leeds | 5h13 | 16:21 Montrose | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:08 Leeds | 5h06 | 17:14 Montrose | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:08 Leeds | 5h03 | 18:11 Montrose | 1 change | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 05:43 Leeds | 5h28 | 11:11 Montrose | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Montrose
Trains from Leeds to Montrose run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £148 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 13:44. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £148 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 13:44 |
Train companies: LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from Leeds to Montrose trainsLNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds and Montrose from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
FAQs: Leeds to Montrose train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Montrose 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 Montrose, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Montrose
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Western Road
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