The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Leeds
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
106
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Leeds will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 106 trains that leave York for Leeds every day 105 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
NT06730023:151h35York station (YRK)0:50Leeds station (LDS)£31One-way0 changes
P2834410:080h32York station (YRK)10:40Leeds station (LDS)£41One-way0 changes
P2835912:080h32York station (YRK)12:40Leeds station (LDS)£41One-way0 changes
P2836813:080h32York station (YRK)13:40Leeds station (LDS)£41One-way0 changes
P2837614:080h32York station (YRK)14:40Leeds station (LDS)£41One-way0 changes
G158939:210h22York station (YRK)9:43Leeds station (LDS)£71One-way0 changes
C2458711:210h22York station (YRK)11:43Leeds station (LDS)£71One-way0 changes
C2495411:050h22York station (YRK)11:27Leeds station (LDS)£161One-way0 changes
G160187:040h23York station (YRK)7:27Leeds station (LDS)£111One-way0 changes
G011407:430h23York station (YRK)8:06Leeds station (LDS)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 35 km
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Live departures
York to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Leeds trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15907 | On time 12:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 12:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28359 | On time 12:08 York station (YRK) | 0h32 | 12:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85458 | On time 12:14 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 13:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24593 | On time 12:20 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 12:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88978 | On time 12:24 York station (YRK) | 0h30 | 12:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29884 | On time 12:45 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 13:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24965 | 15:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 15:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28383 | On time 15:08 York station (YRK) | 0h32 | 15:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85538 | On time 15:14 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 16:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24610 | On time 15:21 York station (YRK) | 0h22 | 15:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88995 | 15:24 York station (YRK) | 0h30 | 15:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01161 | On time 15:45 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 16:09 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24975 | On time 18:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 18:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28497 | On time 18:09 York station (YRK) | 0h31 | 18:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85610 | On time 18:14 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 19:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C03192 | On time 18:21 York station (YRK) | 0h22 | 18:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89009 | 18:24 York station (YRK) | 0h32 | 18:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01169 | On time 18:45 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 19:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
NT067300 | 23:15 York station (YRK) | 1h35 | 0:50 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24653 | On time 23:19 York station (YRK) | 0h42 | 0:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24830 | On time 23:40 York station (YRK) | 0h39 | 0:19 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
G15880 | On time 1:30 York station (YRK) | 0h38 | 2:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15883 | On time 2:35 York station (YRK) | 0h40 | 3:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24826 | 5:02 York station (YRK) | 0h39 | 5:41 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84766 | 5:32 York station (YRK) | 0h27 | 5:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16008 | 5:42 York station (YRK) | 0h40 | 6:22 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24679+ G86186 | 5:58 York station (YRK) | 0h54 | 6:52 Leeds station (LDS) | 1 change | |
G15889 | 6:17 York station (YRK) | 0h25 | 6:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88955 | 6:20 York station (YRK) | 0h35 | 6:55 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01135 | 6:42 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 7:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85355 | 6:44 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 7:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24982 | 6:46 York station (YRK) | 0h25 | 7:11 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16018 | 7:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 7:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28493 | 7:08 York station (YRK) | 0h31 | 7:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88958 | 7:11 York station (YRK) | 0h38 | 7:49 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85362 | 7:14 York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 8:29 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15891 | 7:17 York station (YRK) | 0h25 | 7:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01140 | 7:43 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 8:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28496 | 7:46 York station (YRK) | 0h35 | 8:21 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15825 | 7:49 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 8:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24945 | 8:04 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 8:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28499 | 8:08 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 8:41 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85381 | 8:15 York station (YRK) | 1h13 | 9:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15894 | 8:19 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 8:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88961 | 8:22 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 8:55 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29862 | 8:41 York station (YRK) | 0h27 | 9:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85390 | 8:45 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 9:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16067 | 8:48 York station (YRK) | 0h24 | 9:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16013 | 9:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 9:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28336 | 9:08 York station (YRK) | 0h32 | 9:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85400 | 9:14 York station (YRK) | 1h14 | 10:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15893 | 9:21 York station (YRK) | 0h22 | 9:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88965 | 9:24 York station (YRK) | 0h30 | 9:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29868 | 9:42 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 10:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85410 | 9:45 York station (YRK) | 1h13 | 10:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16071 | 9:49 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 10:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24952 | 10:04 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 10:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28344 | 10:08 York station (YRK) | 0h32 | 10:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85420 | 10:15 York station (YRK) | 1h13 | 11:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
C03158 | 10:20 York station (YRK) | 0h23 | 10:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88969 | 10:24 York station (YRK) | 0h30 | 10:54 Leeds station (LDS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Leeds
Trains from York to Leeds run on average 11 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 22m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from York to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between York and Leeds from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from York to Leeds: Journey Details
Plenty of trains cover the 25 mile distance between York and Leeds, with services leaving every hour, 7 days a week. The first train of the day leaves York soon after 4 a.m., and on some days there are also trains from York to Leeds at 1:30 and 2 a.m. Services are provided by Virgin Trains, Northern Trains and Transpennine Express, meaning that there can be 6 or more departures every hour. No changes are required.
Taking the Train from York
If you are taking trains from York to Leeds, York Railway Station is located just out of the centre of town, about a 15-minute walk from York Minster. Taxis are a good way to reach the station from outlying suburbs like Heslington, but there are connections to the centre and York University as well via bus route 44. The 44 runs from early in the morning to just before midnight.
Getting into Leeds by Train
Leeds is one of the great northern cities - famous for its architecture, culture and sporting prowess. It's also a regional shopping hub and a huge university town as well. The city's major station lies at the heart of town, next to the River Aire. From there, the shops of the centre and attractions like Holy Trinity Church are ten minutes away by foot. Leeds University can be reached via bus number 1 (which takes about 10 minutes) while take buses 51 or 55 to reach Elland Road, the home of Leeds United.
FAQs: York to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York and Leeds
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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