The cheapest and fastest trains from Westhoughton to Leeds
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Westhoughton to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Westhoughton to Leeds will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Westhoughton for Leeds every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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
Westhoughton to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Westhoughton to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:17 Westhoughton | 1h34 | 07:51 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:17 Westhoughton | 1h32 | 08:49 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:49 Westhoughton | 1h51 | 10:40 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
![]() | 05:00 Westhoughton | 2h04 | 07:04 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Westhoughton to Leeds by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
04 Dec
05 Dec
06 Dec
07 Dec
08 Dec
09 Dec
10 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Westhoughton to Leeds
Trains from Westhoughton to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 02:12 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Westhoughton to Leeds trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Westhoughton and Leeds from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Westhoughton to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton and Leeds
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, 31 steps from ticket hall 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: by the booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: On Leigh Road for buses to Westhoughton or Atherton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Leigh Road outside the station entrance.
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile paving at this station - access to both platforms is via steep ramps only
- 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 accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Located on Church Street for buses to Wigan, Manchester, Bolton, Chorley and Leigh. Maximum distance 25 yards/23m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Church St, near station entrance. (Outside newsagents for Wigan, station side for Bolton)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: Station Car 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- 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
Most popular train connections from Westhoughton
More options for your journey from Westhoughton to Leeds
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
