Trains from London Kings Cross to Leeds from SAR 168.27

Heading to Leeds? The biggest city in Yorkshire has plenty to offer, and it's easy to reach thanks to a direct London Kings Cross to Leeds train. With a wide array of shops and leisure opportunities, Leeds is a great place to visit. There's a buoyant education and jobs market, too, with some sectors second only to London. If you want to find out about London Kings Cross to Leeds trains today, then read on... we have all the info you need!

How much does a train from London Kings Cross to Leeds cost?

Like most other train journeys, how much the London Kings Cross to Leeds train costs depends on your mode of travel and when you book your tickets. If you go for an advance ticket and travel off peak, then you can find tickets for as low as SAR 168.27, though the average price is around SAR 121.83.

If you opt for a more luxurious experience with First Class tickets, you'll of course pay a higher price. Travel during peak time and you'll also pay more (not least because any railcards you hold won't be valid on these services). On this route, peak time means trains leaving London Kings Cross between 06:45 and 07:58, or 15:58 and 17:45.

Whether you're looking to get to Leeds from London cheaply or in style, take a look at our Journey Planner. Search for your chosen route, and you'll quickly discover which of the day's trains are the most cost-effective!

Heading from London Kings Cross

If you're catching a train from London to Leeds, head to London Kings Cross station. Kings Cross is one of the major London stations and has all the facilities you would expect, including shops, fast food outlets, pubs and cafés. Opening times vary, but many are open until late. The station itself closes every night for three or four hours, then reopens at around 5 am. It's located in a busy area of central London, so there are also plenty of facilities in the immediate vicinity, too.

Getting to Kings Cross is easy. The Underground station is called Kings Cross St Pancras (since it's shared with its neighbouring mainline station) and is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. If you're travelling by bus, then you'll be pleased to hear that 13 routes stop near the station, several of which run 24 hours a day.

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What are the London Kings Cross to Leeds train times and routes?

Direct weekday London Kings Cross to Leeds trains start early enough to reach Leeds before the workday begins, while the last service leaves London Kings Cross late into the evening and arrives at Leeds in the small hours. Train times do differ quite a bit at weekends, though. On average, it takes around 2h 30m to reach Leeds, but some services are about 15 minutes faster, and some about 15 minutes slower.

Most services on this route are run by LNER (though other operators run services that connect with Leeds on indirect routes). There are two direct routes between the cities, so the London Kings Cross to Leeds train stops at slightly different places depending on the service. The more direct route stops at Peterborough, Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate. The other route stops at Stevenage, Grantham, Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate.

You can see what trains are arriving and departing on our handy London Kings Cross to Leeds Train Live Departures service.

What is the London Kings Cross to Leeds train like?

LNER is one of the country's major train operators, so it's adept at providing a good service. The London Kings Cross to Leeds route currently uses the older trainsets in the fleet - the Intercity 225. They are due to be replaced in the coming years with more modern trains, but they still provide everything you need for a comfortable journey. This includes luggage areas, accessible toilets and first-class carriages, so you can still have a great experience on your trip to Leeds.

As you'd expect for an intercity service, there is a decent on-board refreshments service. This is chargeable in Standard Class, but complimentary in First Class.

Is Leeds worth visiting?

Leeds is definitely worth visiting! It's one of the north's great cities, with a strong sense of community and a famously friendly Yorkshire atmosphere. Plus, there's lots to see and do, whatever you're travelling for.

Business travellers have plenty of reasons to visit. The city is home to several major employers, meaning there are lots of meeting rooms and conference spaces near the train station.

Leeds has long been an important centre of commerce, and that shows in its historic buildings. The Corn Exchange was once the centre of the region's trade in cereal grains, and it's now a trendy and iconic building filled with independent shops and restaurants. And shopping is a big reason to visit the city, with plenty of small boutique stores and arcades, alongside a wide array of the usual big-name stores.

Sports fans have plenty of reasons to visit Leeds, too. Elland Road is home to Leeds United Football Club, while the Headingley Stadium Complex is made up of two sports grounds back-to-back: on one side, you'll find Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club, while on the other, you can sit back and watch a day's play at the famous home of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

If history and art are your thing, you'll find plenty to interest you. The Royal Armouries Museum tells the story of arms and armour, from medieval jousting to 21st-century warfare.

After all that, why not grab some peace from city life in Roundhay Park? One of Europe's largest urban green spaces, it consists of 700 acres of grassland, trees, flowers and lakes, along with kids’ playgrounds, cafés and sports facilities. Perfect for a relaxing couple of hours before catching your return train!

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.