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Shopping, festivals, and epic countryside – there’s loads to love in Leeds

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Leeds - with no booking fees!
Leeds station is an important hub on the British rail network.

It is the busiest railway station in the north of England, provides high speed trains from Leeds to London, and is a major centre for local and regional travel.

Some of our key routes to and from Leeds include trains to Doncaster, Harrogate, and London, trains to English destinations such as Newark-on-Trent, Peterborough, and Stevenage, as well as trains going north.
Population
455,123
Fact About Leeds
Sir Edmund Happold was born in Leeds in 1930 and grew up to design the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park Barracks, and more

Popular trains to Leeds

York to Leeds

Tuesday 14 May 2024
From
£6.70
330% greener than a car

Edinburgh to Leeds

330% greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Leeds

Tuesday 21 May 2024
From
£22.50
330% greener than a car

Peterborough to Leeds

Friday 17 May 2024
From
£39.50
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Living it up in Leeds for less

It’s been called the ‘Knightsbridge of the North’ - only not as astronomically priced. But Leeds does offer enough chic shopping options to satisfy the most demanding retail therapist.

You could also take in test cricket at Headingley, enjoy the abundant nightlife or gaze on the sweeping vistas of the nearby Pennines. And a cheap train ticket takes you right to the heart of it all.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Getaways to Leeds with LNER

Experience the charm of Leeds with LNER and Visit Leeds, where the streets come alive with markets, shopping, museums and stunning scenery from the Yorkshire Dales.

Things to do in Leeds

From a thriving cultural scene and state-of-the-art shopping centres, to beautiful parks and stunning stately homes, Leeds has it all.

Places to eat in Leeds

With artisan food shops, great cafes, and the best of local produce, you'll never go hungry in Leeds, whatever you feel like having.

Hotels in Leeds

Whether you're in Leeds for a night or for a week, you want to help you choose the perfect hotel.

Places to shop in Leeds

If you’re looking for vintage finds, local food, or designer brands, look no further than Leeds.

Leeds Nightlife

From craft beer pioneers to funk soul brothers and some seriously arty food, Leeds has it all going on after dark…

Nothing Beats Musical Routes

National Rail has partnered with renowned British DJ and broadcaster, Jo Whiley, to ignite a passion for exploring the roots of British music through train travel. Embark on a journey with Window Seater app with a variety of short audio guides narrating the vibrant tales of Britain's musical landscapes, both past and present.

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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

25th Nov - 17th Jul

South Shields-born Sarah Millican followed an unusual path to fame. Left unexpectedly by her husband in 2004, she moved back home with her parents and started taking writing workshops as an outlet for processing her emotions. Her first ever stand-up gig was in a Newcastle pub called The Dog & Parrot, which had a fringe theatre upstairs. Although she had no idea what she was doing, Millican drew on the pain of her failed marriage and connected with the audience… from then on, she was hooked on live comedy.

Tickets from £36.00

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

6th Sep - 7th Sep

South Shields-born Sarah Millican followed an unusual path to fame. Left unexpectedly by her husband in 2004, she moved back home with her parents and started taking writing workshops as an outlet for processing her emotions. Her first ever stand-up gig was in a Newcastle pub called The Dog & Parrot, which had a fringe theatre upstairs. Although she had no idea what she was doing, Millican drew on the pain of her failed marriage and connected with the audience… from then on, she was hooked on live comedy.

Tickets from £37.25

Paul Smith - Joker

4th Oct

Paul Smith is back with a brand new tour! ‘Joker’ is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life. If you’ve seen Paul live before you’ll know to expect hysterics from start. If you have only seen him online then be sure to get your tickets quick for what is guaranteed to be one of the outstanding comedy tours of the year.

Tickets from £25.00
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Which rail lines go through Leeds?

The principal trains going through Leeds station are LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains, and TransPennineExpress.

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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