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Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds’s principal art gallery shows British art, sculpture and changing exhibitions in an elegant central building.
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rufford to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rufford to Leeds will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Rufford to Leeds you need to make at least one change.










The table below shows live departures for Rufford to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 14:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 14:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 15:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 15:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 16:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 16:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 17:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:56 Rufford | 2h32 | 17:28 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 18:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 18:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 19:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 19:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:29 Rufford | 2h53 | 20:22 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 20:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:29 Rufford | 2h50 | 21:19 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 21:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 22:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:56 Rufford | 2h28 | 23:24 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:56 Rufford | 2h08 | 0:04 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:54 Rufford | 7h52 | 6:46 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:20 Rufford | 8h08 | 7:28 Leeds | 1 change | |
| Thursday 13 August | |||||
![]() | 6:29 Rufford | 2h53 | 9:22 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 9:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 10:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 10:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 11:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 11:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:30 Rufford | 2h51 | 12:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:56 Rufford | 2h30 | 12:26 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:29 Rufford | 2h52 | 13:21 Leeds | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:56 Rufford | 2h31 | 13:27 Leeds | 1 change | |
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Trains from Rufford to Leeds run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 18:43 |
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Leeds’s principal art gallery shows British art, sculpture and changing exhibitions in an elegant central building.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rufford 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.

Most Rufford to Leeds trains use the Rufford to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Rufford and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rufford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Rufford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rufford: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rufford: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Level access to both platforms from Station road up a 5 metre ramp or, from the car park up ramped car park entrance then 30 metres walk to platforms or, up 8 steps then along 20 metres walkway to platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
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 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.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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