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Cheap train tickets from Leeds to London from £31.20*

Be fashionably early and book at least 3 weeks in advance to save on LNER trains from Leeds to London from only £31.20*.  With our high speed trains, you can swap out the gridlock for a good book, and have the freedom to travel stress free with LNER.

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*At least 10% of Standard Advance Single tickets available between London King's Cross and Leeds from £31.20 3 weeks to departure. Subject to availability for travel between 02.09.24- 30.11.2024.Monday to Friday excluding Bank holidays.

Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions

*At least 10% of Standard Advance Single tickets available between London King's Cross and Leeds from £31.20 3 weeks to departure. Subject to availability for travel between 02.09.24- 30.11.2024.Monday to Friday excluding Bank holidays.

Average travel time
2h 16m
Distance
168 miles

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Tuesday 12 Nov 2024
From
£26.70

Standard Class

Tuesday 29 Oct 2024
From
£26.70

First Class

Saturday 9 Nov 2024
From
£56.00

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First train 05:05 Last train 20:45

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Lose yourself in London for less

LNER trains arrive and depart at London King's Cross station, close to King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, the British Library, Camden Town, and Regents Park.

It couldn't be simpler to find affordable train tickets from Leeds to London, and with real-time updates, you're in safe hands.

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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

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Related FAQs

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to London King’s Cross by train?

The smartest thing to do is buy single Advance tickets when booking your trip to London King Cross from Leeds. Set up a Ticket Alert so you know when the cheapest ones are on sale. You can be sure you’re getting the best price with LNER as we’ll refund the difference if you found a cheaper ticket and there are no hidden booking fees either.

Are there direct trains from Leeds to London King’s Cross?

The only direct train from Leeds to London King’s Cross is with LNER and a journey that takes roughly two and a quarter hours. During peak times they run every two hours.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Edinburgh and London King's Cross?

You can and there are a variety of Season Ticket options available ranging from one month to twelve months.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

Find out more

If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

Change of plans form

Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

Delay repay

Which rail lines go through Leeds?

The principal train lines through Leeds is the East Coast mainline and Cross Country.

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

The principal train line through London King's Cross station is the East Coast mainline.

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