Day trips to Leeds by train

Leeds offers you a day trip packed with experiences

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view as you speed towards your next day trip by train!

Leeds is a vibrant and dynamic city with a rich cultural scene.

Here you can explore world-class museums and art galleries like the Leeds Art Gallery or the Royal Armouries. Catch a performance at the historic Leeds Playhouse or lose yourself in the buzz of independent shops and cafes.

 

The early bird catches the cheap fares

With over 30 LNER arrivals at Leeds station a day, Leeds is a convenient and exciting destination for your next day trip by train adventure!

Our recommended trains to Leeds

Depart London King's Cross at 07:33 and arrive in Leeds at 09:45

Leeds day trip itinerary

With over 30 LNER arrivals at Leeds station a day, Leeds is a convenient and exciting destination for your next day trip by train adventure!

Leeds Royal Armouries Museum

10:00 - 12:30

Spend the morning visiting one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world! 

Price: Free

Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

Travel through time as you browse the collection of arms from ancient times right up to modern day, and see some of these fancinating pieces in action in live combat displays. You can either walk along the canal for 20 minutes from the station to the Armouries or get on one of the water taxis to take you there in half the time.

IF UP NORTH coffee

13:00 - 14:30

Stop for lunch at IF on Call Lane. They're original resturant in Leeds serves one of the best brunches in Leeds all day everyday.

Price: £15-£30

Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

Whether you get the pancakes, avocado toast or reuben benedict, whatever you choose is guarenteed to be delicious. You'll also find their amazing IF coffee or treat yourself to a brunch cocktail instead!

Shopping in Leeds city centre

15:00 - 16:00

After lunch enjoy some of the wide variety of shopping that Leeds has to offer. 

Price: free to explore the arcades

Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

Browse the independant stalls at Kirkgate Market, wander through the Corn Exchange and soak up the culture, or treat yourself to some premium designers in the many arcades like the Victoria Quarter.

Leeds Art Gallery

16:00 - 17:00

To wind down at the end of the day, visit Leeds Art Gallery located along the Headrow. 

Price: Free

Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

The gallery hosts a dynamic exhibition featuring both contemporary and modern British art and is the perfect way to finish off your day in the city.

Getting home

Feel like there's more to explore and need an extra day? Why not stay over! Click here to discover some of our recommended hotels.

If you're just here for the day, check out there trains to get you home.

Depart Leeds at 17:15 and arrive in London King's Cross at 19:30

More things to do in Leeds

Walk along the Canal

Take a stroll along the picturesque canal that travels through the heart of Leeds city centre.

Leeds Playhouse

Catch a show at Leeds Playhouse to experience some world class theatre.

Leeds Town Hall

Dive into the history of the city by exploring Leeds Town Hall.

Go by train and relax!

Pick your seats

Choose where and which direction you would like to travel in.

Eat at your seat

Eat warm delicious food brought right to your seat. 

Group savings

Travel with friends and book together and save 20%

Avoid the jams

Get there hassle free, leave your car at the station and avoid those motorway jams

Eco friendly

With 70% less CO2 emissions than travelling by car, its the responsible way to travel

Get £5 free

Join LNER Perks to recieve £5 joining credit and 2% cashback for every journey

Ready for your trip to Leeds?

 

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