Leeds to London Kings Cross

Now you can speed from the 'Knightsbridge of the North' to ... er ... Knightsbridge without paying a luxurious price. Because we can find you a cheap train ticket from Leeds to London for a lot less brass. It takes just two hours from River Aire to River Thames and you'll arrive at the country's other financial centre without your wallet feeling that much lighter.

Upcoming direct journeys for Leeds to London Kings Cross

Thursday 23 September 2021

Live departures
Departs	Destination	Platform	Status
19:45	London Kings Cross (KGX)	9	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 19:45 London North Eastern Railway from Leeds to London Kings Cross
20:45	London Kings Cross (KGX)	8	On time Buy Details
On time This service is scheduled to depart at 20:45 London North Eastern Railway from Leeds to London Kings Cross

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?

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

Which rail lines go through Leeds?

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

Do I need to wear a face covering on the train?

Face coverings in England

Please continue to wear a face covering on our trains and in our stations, unless exempt. Thank you for being considerate of other customers and our colleagues.

Face coverings in Scotland

Face coverings must be worn onboard all our trains and in stations, unless exempt. It's important you follow this legal requirement, otherwise you could be fined. For exemptions in Scotland click here.

Is it safe to travel on a train?

We're staying Covid Aware so that you can book and travel with confidence.

We know that travelling on long journeys can be overwhelming. We have:

Removed admin fees for ticket changes (and refunds for refundable tickets)
Increased our onboard and station cleaning
Made it easier to make a seat reservation so you can have the most comfortable journey.

What to expect when travelling

Average travel time (2h 22m)

The equivalent of a hit West End show.
The equivalent of walking from Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge and back again.

Distance (168 miles)

The same as walking around the Waterloo Lake and Roundhay Park loop 51 times
It’s about 2414 times as tall as Yorkshire’s tallest building Bridgewater Place
It's about two-and-a-half times as wide as The English Channel

Book and travel with confidence

Book and travel with confidence.

There's no booking fees, ever!
We are maintaining increased cleaning in stations and onboard
Our LNER app allows you to book contactless eTickets and stay up to date with your journey progress, in the palm of your hand.
Plans change and that's why our tickets can, too. All changes and refunds are fee-free until 31 December 2021. Find out more on our ticket changes and refunds page.