Train travel to Leeds guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Leeds Station, originally opened in 1938 as Leeds City Station, has undergone several rebuilds over the years. Multiple train companies operate from Leeds Station, offering direct routes to major destinations such as London Kings Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle.
This busy railway station features golden eaves and transparent roofs, serving around 30 million passengers annually. As one of the most important hubs in the UK, it boasts the largest number of platforms outside of London.

Conveniently located in the city centre, Leeds Station is adjacent to the landmark Queens Hotel, as well as the Royal Armouries Museum, which houses an impressive collection of arms and armor. Another nearby highlight is Leeds Art Gallery, renowned for its collection of British art and sculptures.

Which train companies run trains to Leeds?

CrossCountry, Northern, Thameslink, Grand Central, LNER, East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express all provide services to and from Leeds for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Leeds's opening hours?

For Leeds, the first train typically departs at 0:01 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Leeds

Leeds has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Leeds?

Some of the key routes to Leeds include trains to and from London, Manchester, York, London Kings Cross and Sheffield. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Leeds. Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Leeds live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Leeds, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Leeds to Bradford Forster Square21:5930mLNEROn time
Leeds to Blackpool North21:592h 3mNorthernOn time
Leeds to Knottingley22:0436mNorthernOn time
Leeds to Manchester Victoria22:121h 17mNorthernOn time
Leeds to Darlington22:131h 6mTransPennine ExpressOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Skipton to Leeds22:0245mNorthernOn time
Plymouth to Leeds22:035h 37mCrossCountryOn time
Ilkley to Leeds22:0629mNorthernOn time
Wigan Wallgate to Leeds22:062h 14mNorthernOn time
Manchester Airport to Leeds22:091h 29mTransPennine ExpressOn time

Station Details

Address:

Leeds station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Saturday open from 05:45:00 until 22:00:00

Ticket Machine:

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