London to Leeds by train
London King's Cross → Leeds · 186 miles · from 2h 13m
186 miles
2h 13m
Half-hourly
2
London to Leeds
Fast East Coast running to West Yorkshire, with Grand Central offering an open-access alternative at often dramatically lower fares.
Why this journey is worth it
- Under 2h15 on the fastest Azuma services
- Grand Central open-access value fares
- Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales
- Direct connection to Harrogate and York
Agent's tip
Grand Central and LNER prices diverge wildly on the same day. We compare both operators automatically.
Operators on this route
More than one company runs this route, and their pricing is entirely independent of each other. That is genuinely good news — it means there is a real comparison to make, and a real saving available to whoever bothers to make it. We check every operator on every quote.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London King's Cross |
| 2 | Stevenage |
| 3 | Peterborough |
| 4 | Grantham |
| 5 | Doncaster |
| 6 | Wakefield Westgate |
| 7 | Leeds |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
