The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£154
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £154 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
Of the 1 trains that leave Watford Junction (WFJ) for Leeds station (LDS) 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 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 249 km
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£78 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:01 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 3h13 | 08:14 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS)
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 03:14 |
Last train 08:33 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Watford Junction (WFJ) and Leeds station (LDS) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford Junction (WFJ) to Leeds station (LDS) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Watford Junction (WFJ) and Leeds station (LDS)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- 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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