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Relax on your journey from Leeds to Keighley
Watch England zoom by as you speed effortlessly between Leeds and Keighley.
Travelling with LNER means you'll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Average travel time
30 minutes
Distance
15 miles
Cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Keighley
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Things to do in Keighley
From the wuthering heights of the South Pennines to the authentic charms of an old-fashioned picture house, see our top recommendations for Keighley.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Let's start with the train. Keighley and Worth Valley Railway allows you to step back in time and enjoy a 4.5 mile steam engine ride with six fascinating station stops along the way. This includes Oakworth where The Railway Children was filmed in 1970.
Keighley and Worth Valley RailwayBrontë house
And while in Keighley, you really do need to visit the world of the literary Brontë sisters. Their house in nearby Haworth has become a place of pilgrimage for those who loved the stories of Heathcliff and Jane Eyre. Everything looks as it did back in the 18th century, and you can easily picture the sisters scribbling away in the study. There's a superb restaurant attached as well.
Brontë houseCliffe Castle Museum
Keep the culture coming at Cliffe Castle Museum, for a great day out for all the family. Wander round the fascinating exhibitions, play in the park or grab the chance to see some beekeeping up close.
Cliffe Castle MuseumPicture House cinema
Why not end the day with a film at the spectacular Picture House cinema? You can watch modern movies in authentic 1913 surroundings, giving you a taste of what a night out was like before the age of multiplexes. It's just another gem in Keighley's charming crown.
Picture House cinema
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Let's start with the train. Keighley and Worth Valley Railway allows you to step back in time and enjoy a 4.5 mile steam engine ride with six fascinating station stops along the way. This includes Oakworth where The Railway Children was filmed in 1970.
Keighley and Worth Valley RailwayBrontë house
And while in Keighley, you really do need to visit the world of the literary Brontë sisters. Their house in nearby Haworth has become a place of pilgrimage for those who loved the stories of Heathcliff and Jane Eyre. Everything looks as it did back in the 18th century, and you can easily picture the sisters scribbling away in the study. There's a superb restaurant attached as well.
Brontë houseCliffe Castle Museum
Keep the culture coming at Cliffe Castle Museum, for a great day out for all the family. Wander round the fascinating exhibitions, play in the park or grab the chance to see some beekeeping up close.
Cliffe Castle MuseumPicture House cinema
Why not end the day with a film at the spectacular Picture House cinema? You can watch modern movies in authentic 1913 surroundings, giving you a taste of what a night out was like before the age of multiplexes. It's just another gem in Keighley's charming crown.
Picture House cinema

Get a little extra with your journey
Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.
When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:
Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
2% back on all LNER journeys
Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.
How to book cheap tickets for a Leeds to Keighley train
Book your Leeds to Keighley train in advance
Buying your Leeds to Keighley train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
See moreSave 1/3 on your train from Leeds to Keighley with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
See moreUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest trains to Keighley from Leeds
Access the best train fares on Leeds to Keighley trains easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
See more
Book your Leeds to Keighley train in advance
Buying your Leeds to Keighley train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
See moreSave 1/3 on your train from Leeds to Keighley with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
See moreUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest trains to Keighley from Leeds
Access the best train fares on Leeds to Keighley trains easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
See more
* Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Take the train to Keighley from Leeds with LNER
Taking the Leeds to Keighley high-speed train is quick and easy with LNER.
Covering a distance of 15 miles, our trains from Leeds to Keighley take just 30 minutes.
Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.
And for a more luxurious Leeds to Keighley train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at Leeds.