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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Leeds
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Sept
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£261
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£264
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
5 h 4 m
Trains on 03 Sept
5
Distance
455 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Leeds will cost around £264 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £261.
Fast trains
To travel from Rotterdam to Leeds you need to make at least one change.
7:284h54Rotterdam12:22Leeds£2611One-way1 change- 11:284h52Rotterdam16:20Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 17:284h51Rotterdam22:19Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 19:285h54Rotterdam1:22Leeds£2611One-way1 change
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15:284h51Rotterdam20:19Leeds£2761One-way1 change
- 15:284h51Rotterdam20:19Leeds£2761One-way1 change
- 17:284h51Rotterdam22:19Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 11:284h52Rotterdam16:20Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 7:284h54Rotterdam12:22Leeds£2611One-way1 change
- 19:285h54Rotterdam1:22Leeds£2611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Rotterdam to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £100, while a flight costs an average of £264.
Distance: 455 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£264 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price | £264 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Leeds is a coach with an average price of £100.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Leeds:
A coach is £109 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Rotterdam to Leeds costing on average £209.
A coach is £164 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Leeds costing on average £264.
A coach is £164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Leeds costing on average £264.
The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Leeds is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Ferry takes on average 12h 30m.
Coach takes on average 15h 46m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Leeds including taking a train, coach, flight and ferry.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 2h 51m sooner (5h 45m by train vs 8h 36m by car). Tickets start at around £264 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9316 · 9123+ C02129 | On time 7:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h51 | 15:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9123+G08112+9316 | 7:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h23 | 15:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9123+G08112+9416 | 7:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h23 | 15:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9123+G08117+9322 | 8:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h24 | 16:22 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9123+G08112+9322 | 8:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h23 | 15:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9123+C02129+9322 | 8:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h51 | 15:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9133+G08153 | On time 11:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h53 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9133+G08160 | On time 11:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 13h00 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9133+C02124 | On time 11:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h33 | 23:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9141+C02124+9340 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h03 | 23:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9141+G08153+9340 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 11h23 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9141+G08160+9340 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h30 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9145+G08153+9352 | 13:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 9h23 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9145+G08160+9352 | 13:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 10h30 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9145+C02124+9352 | 13:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 10h03 | 23:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9147+C02124 | On time 15:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h33 | 23:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9147+G08160 | On time 15:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 9h00 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9147+G08153 | On time 15:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h53 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9153+G08153+9364 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h23 | 22:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9153+G08160+9364 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h30 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9153+C02124+9364 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h03 | 23:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 2 changes | |
| 9157+C02065 | On time 17:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h36 | 0:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
| 9157+G08160 | On time 17:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h00 | 23:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Leeds
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Trains from Rotterdam to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £261 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 455 km distance in 4h 51m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £60
Distance 455 km |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £261 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 6:02 |
Last train 18:52 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £60
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Things to do in Leeds
Discover the best of Leeds — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leeds trip today.
- Recommended
Leeds City Museum
A major city museum with natural history, archaeology and local history displays suitable for all ages.
- Recommended
Leeds Industrial Museum
A large industrial museum in a former mill, covering textiles, engineering and Leeds’s manufacturing heritage.
- Must visit
Millennium Square
A grand pedestrianised square framed by major buildings, often hosting events, markets and seasonal installations.
- Recommended
Leeds Dock
A lively regenerated waterfront with canalside walks, converted warehouses, public art and independent venues.
- Recommended
County Arcade
A handsome Victorian shopping arcade with mosaics and period detail, ideal for architecture and boutique browsing.
- Gluten-free
Yorkshire fish bake
A Leeds speciality of white fish baked in cream and topped with mashed potato. It is tied to Victorian cookery in the city and wider West Yorkshire.
- Vegetarian
Yorkshire pudding with onion gravy
Classic Yorkshire pudding served as a savoury starter with onion gravy. It is a defining county dish commonly eaten in Leeds pubs and Sunday roasts.
Steak and ale pie
Slow-cooked beef stew with root vegetables and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A hearty northern pub dish long associated with Yorkshire cooking.
Tharavadu
Popular Indian restaurant serving classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, welcoming room. Well suited to Leeds' strong South Asian food scene.
The Man Behind the Curtain
Refined British tasting menus in an intimate, modern dining room. A strong choice for seasonal Yorkshire produce and a special-occasion meal.
Gaucho Leeds
Lively city-centre restaurant known for dry-aged steaks, burgers and cocktails. Stylish but relaxed, suited to a polished casual dinner.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and everyday tourist costs stay fairly manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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- Distance
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- Travel time
- 40 min
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FAQs: Rotterdam to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Rotterdam to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £261, while the average price tends to be around £264.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Leeds covers a distance of 455 km and takes approximately 4h 51m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Rotterdam to Leeds is 455 km.
The first train from Rotterdam to Leeds leaves at 6:02.
The last train from Rotterdam to Leeds departs at 18:52.
Trains from Rotterdam to Leeds run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Rotterdam to Leeds.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rotterdam to Leeds.
To get from Rotterdam to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach, flight and ferry.
There is no night train service from Rotterdam to Leeds.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leeds is by coach, costing approximately £60.
Booking trains from Rotterdam to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Leeds offers a variety of scenic views, including the picturesque Dutch countryside with its iconic windmills and canals, as well as the charming English landscapes dotted with rolling hills and quaint villages.
A day trip from Rotterdam to Leeds is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 51m. However, there are 3 train journeys per day.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Rotterdam to Leeds.
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