The average train between Croydon and Leeds takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Croydon and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Leeds station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Croydon to Leeds train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Leeds train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Croydon to Leeds train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Croydon and Leeds is 285.6 km. The road distance is 319 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 10m.