Leeds station sits at the crossroads of the North, with LNER running fast Advance-fare services down the East Coast Main Line to London, TransPennine Express and Northern linking it to York, Hull and the West Yorkshire towns, and CrossCountry trains continuing on to the Midlands and the South West. It's one of the busiest interchanges outside London, and the short hops it serves - like the 20-minute run to York or the local line up to Keighley - are exactly the kind of journeys where Advance tickets get booked early and sometimes go unused.

Resale listings for Leeds appear across all price points: long-distance LNER fares to London that sell out around big events, and cheaper regional tickets to Hull or Keighley from commuters and day-trippers who changed their plans. Every ticket is checked against the original booking before it goes live.

Ways to save on top of a resale ticket

Book Advance fares early

Advance tickets are released up to 12 weeks ahead and are usually the cheapest new-ticket option — the earlier you book, the more choice you get.

Travel Off-Peak

Avoiding the morning and evening rush can cut the price of a walk-up fare significantly, even on the same route and operator.

Use a Railcard

A Railcard knocks up to 1/3 off most fares and pays for itself after a handful of journeys if you travel regularly.

Try split ticketing

Buying two or more tickets that cover different legs of the same journey is sometimes cheaper than one through-ticket for the full route.

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Fastest journey times to Leeds

London Kings Cross2h 9m

York21m

Hull54m

Keighley24m

Manchester Piccadilly49m

Nottingham1h 35m

Popular routes to Leeds

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Getting to Leeds

BusLeeds City bus station is around 800m from the railway station; the LeedsCityBus shuttle (route 5) links the two for Â£1, and routes 19A, 24, 47, 60A and X6 stop close to the rail station.

Leeds has no underground, tram or light rail network - buses are the main onward connection from the station, alongside a compact, walkable city centre.

Things to do near Leeds

Royal Armouries Museum

The national collection of arms and armour on Leeds Dock, around a 20-minute walk along the waterfront from the station, or a short bus ride.

Leeds Kirkgate Market

One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, with food stalls, fashion and the original Marks & Spencer penny bazaar site. About 10 minutes on foot.

Leeds Art Gallery

A free gallery with an outstanding collection of 20th-century British sculpture, next to the Central Library in the heart of the city centre.

Other major UK stations

York Manchester Piccadilly London Kings Cross Sheffield Newcastle

Leeds — at a glance

🅿️ Car parking📶 Free Wi-Fi♿ Step-free access🧳 Left luggage🛋️ First Class lounge

Ticket office05:00-23:00 daily (approximate, varies by day)

ParkingShort-stay and long-stay car parks operated at and around the station

Cycle storageAround 90 covered, CCTV-monitored cycle storage spaces via the Leeds Cycle Point

Step-free accessStep-free access to all platforms via lifts and ramps from the main concourse

Luggage storageLeft-luggage facility available at the station

Frequently asked questions

Are tickets on SaveMyFare valid for travel into Leeds?

Yes. Every ticket is verified before listing - we check the reference, date and route against the original booking. Once you purchase, the ticket transfers to you as the travelling passenger.

Which operators run into Leeds station?

LNER runs Advance fares on the East Coast Main Line to London Kings Cross. TransPennine Express and Northern cover York, Hull, Keighley and the wider West Yorkshire and Humber area, and CrossCountry connects Leeds to the Midlands and South West.

Are there direct trains from Leeds to London?

Yes, LNER runs frequent direct services from Leeds to London Kings Cross, with the fastest journeys taking just over two hours.

How long does the York to Leeds train take?

It's one of the shortest intercity hops in the country - the fastest TransPennine Express and Northern services cover it in around 20-25 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hull to Leeds?

Yes, TransPennine Express runs direct trains between Hull and Leeds, with the fastest journeys taking around 55 minutes.

Can I use a Railcard on a resold Leeds ticket?

If the original ticket already carries a Railcard discount, that's built into the fare - you don't need to hold a matching Railcard yourself to travel.