Train travel to Leeds guide
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.
Leeds Live Timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Leeds. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Leeds to Goole | 17:58 | 13B | Northern | On time |
Leeds to Harrogate | 18:00 | 6C | LNER | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Knottingley to Leeds | 17:15 | 2 | Northern | On time |
York to Leeds | 16:42 | 11 | Northern | On time |
York to Leeds | 17:23 | 7 | Northern | Cancelled |
Bradford Forster Square to Leeds | 17:30 | 2 | Northern | On time |
Plymouth to Leeds | 11:27 | 4 | CrossCountry | On time |
Station Details
Address: Leeds station, New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DY
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
How to buy cheap train tickets to Leeds
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