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Day trips to Leeds by train

Leeds offers you a day trip packed with experiences

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      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

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      Travel through time as you browse the collection of arms from ancient times right up to modern day, and see some of these fascinating 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. Their original restaurant in Leeds serves one of the best brunches in Leeds all day everyday.

      Price: £15-£30

      Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

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      Whether you get the pancakes, avocado toast or reuben benedict, whatever you choose is guaranteed 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

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      Browse the independent 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

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      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

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