Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
22 m
Average
41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
35 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for York every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 22 miles |
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Average train duration | 22 min |
Average train ticket price | £8 (€9) |
Train frequency | 50 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 44 direct trains a day |
Train providers | Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or East Coast |
Trains from Leeds to York cover the 22 miles long journey taking on average 22 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or East Coast. Normally, there are 50 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £8, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £4. Travellers depart most frequently from Leeds and arrive in York.
For as little as £2 you can travel by train between Leeds and York with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Train information from Leeds to York with East Coast:
Trains from Leeds to York are easy to come by and rarely involve the need to change along the way. Northern Rail, East Coast Rail, Cross Country Rail and First TransPennine Express all run trains seven days a week - usually taking as little as twenty minutes to reach York from the moment of departure. Typically trains begin just after 6:01 a.m. and finish as late as 2:05 a.m. — with First TransPennine Express offering the first and final service of the day. Leeds to York is a route that's frequented by many commuters, and passengers will rarely have to wait more than half an hour for a Leeds to York train.
All Leeds to York trains are operated by First TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, and Virgin Trains East Coast.
The average journey time for trains travelling from Leeds to York during the day varies from 20 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the train company, time of day, and time of week passengers are travelling.
Trains from Leeds to York begin running in the early morning and continue regularly throughout the day past midnight. The first direct train from Leeds to York departs at 12:35 a.m. while the last leaves Leeds at 11:50 p.m. There is a 4-hour break in service between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
All trains from Leeds to York depart from Leeds Railway station. All trains travelling from Leeds to York arrive at York's train station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 0.2 miles (364 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.
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