London to Leeds by train
London King's Cross → Leeds · 186 miles · from 2h 13m
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186 miles
2h 13m
Half-hourly
2
London to Leeds
Fast East Coast running to West Yorkshire, with Grand Central offering an open-access alternative at often dramatically lower fares.
Why this journey is worth it
- Under 2h15 on the fastest Azuma services
- Grand Central open-access value fares
- Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales
- Direct connection to Harrogate and York
Travel tip
Grand Central and LNER prices diverge wildly on the same day. We compare both operators automatically.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London King's Cross |
| 2 | Stevenage |
| 3 | Peterborough |
| 4 | Grantham |
| 5 | Doncaster |
| 6 | Wakefield Westgate |
| 7 | Leeds |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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