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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
£12
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stalybridge to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stalybridge to Leeds will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stalybridge for Leeds every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stalybridge to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 48 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Stalybridge to Leeds trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24681 · C24567 | On time 6:13 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 1h00 | 7:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
C24388 | On time 6:41 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h41 | 7:22 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85238 | On time 6:44 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h50 | 7:34 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24685 · G15888 | 7:13 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h58 | 8:11 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
W84776 | 7:40 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h41 | 8:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85242 | 7:44 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h47 | 8:31 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15831 · G15897 | 8:13 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h57 | 9:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
C24396 | 8:42 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h41 | 9:23 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85249 | 8:44 Stalybridge station (SYB) | 0h47 | 9:31 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Stalybridge to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 38m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 2:12 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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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Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and everyday tourist costs stay fairly manageable.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge to Leeds trains use the Stalybridge to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Stalybridge and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stalybridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stalybridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Stalybridge.
Ticket office support is available at Stalybridge.
Available at Stalybridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Stalybridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stalybridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: In the station entrance hall, 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.
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.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
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.
Cottingley is 4 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Cottingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cottingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cottingley: Parking.
Available at Cottingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cottingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms, 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.
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