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Comfortable travel from Leeds to London

Soak up the stunning landscapes of England as you speed smoothly between Leeds and London.

With LNER, not only will you arrive feeling ready for the day ahead thanks to our comfy seats and range of refreshments, but you'll also have that little bit extra spending money left in your pocket.
Average travel time
2h 16m
Distance
168 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Friday 26 Apr 2024
From
£47.80

Standard Class

Saturday 25 May 2024
From
£25.10

First Class

Sunday 5 May 2024
From
£56.00

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for Leeds to London Kings Cross

First train 05:05 Last train 20:45

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An amended service is in place between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley due to a landslip. More details and the impact on your journey can be found in Latest Travel News.

Disruption between Leeds / Wakefield Westgate and Knottingley due to a landslip. More details and the impact on your journey can be found in Latest Travel News.

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Lose yourself in London for less

LNER trains arrive and depart at London King's Cross station, close to King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, the British Library, Camden Town, and Regents Park.

It couldn't be simpler to find affordable train tickets from Leeds to London, and with real-time updates, you're in safe hands.

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No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to London King’s Cross by train?

The smartest thing to do is buy single Advance tickets when booking your trip to London King Cross from Leeds. Set up a Ticket Alert so you know when the cheapest ones are on sale. You can be sure you’re getting the best price with LNER as we’ll refund the difference if you found a cheaper ticket and there are no hidden booking fees either.

Are there direct trains from Leeds to London King’s Cross?

The only direct train from Leeds to London King’s Cross is with LNER and a journey that takes roughly two and a quarter hours. During peak times they run every two hours.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Edinburgh and London King's Cross?

You can and there are a variety of Season Ticket options available ranging from one month to twelve months.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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Which rail lines go through Leeds?

The principal train lines through Leeds is the East Coast mainline and Cross Country.

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

The principal train line through London King's Cross station is the East Coast mainline.

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