The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Leeds
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Leeds will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Leeds you need to make at least one change.
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C1801218:192h42Milton Keynes Central (MKC)21:01Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1778319:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)22:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1801317:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)20:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1801715:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)18:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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G1631917:243h15Milton Keynes Central (MKC)20:39Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1801218:192h42Milton Keynes Central (MKC)21:01Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1778319:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)22:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1801317:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)20:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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C1801715:192h44Milton Keynes Central (MKC)18:03Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
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G1624415:243h08Milton Keynes Central (MKC)18:32Leeds station (LDS)£981One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Leeds 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 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 202 km
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3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Leeds trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G01062+ C17848 | Delayed 9:41 9:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h44 | 12:03 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Milton Keynes to Leeds by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Milton Keynes to Leeds.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Leeds
Trains from Milton Keynes to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 2:01 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway from Milton Keynes to Leeds trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Leeds 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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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Leeds 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Leeds
Most Milton Keynes to Leeds trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains to Leeds leave from?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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.
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.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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