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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Leeds station (LDS) 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 273 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 273 km
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3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ Y07600+GR058100 · Y23201 | On time 08:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h38 | 12:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 3 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Y07226+ Y02068 | On time 08:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h48 | 12:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Y07605+GR057900 · Y23207 | On time 09:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h38 | 13:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 3 changes | |
| Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+Y07231+Y02110 | On time 09:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h49 | 13:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS)
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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 07:20 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: LNER from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsLNER trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Leeds station (LDS) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Leeds station (LDS) 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 Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Leeds station (LDS)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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