The cheapest and fastest trains from Stowmarket to Leeds
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stowmarket to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stowmarket to Leeds will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stowmarket for Leeds every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.


Live departures
Stowmarket to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Stowmarket to Leeds trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:07 Stowmarket | 3h07 | 15:14 Leeds | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:10 Stowmarket | 3h04 | 17:14 Leeds | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stowmarket to Leeds
Trains from Stowmarket to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:14, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 02:14 |
Last train 20:13 |
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FAQs: Stowmarket to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket and Leeds
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 07:20 - 16:30 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle storage in the car park and on each platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute buses stop outside mainstation entrance (Prentice Road)
- 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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