The average train between Leeds and Detmold takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Detmold. 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 3 times a day between Leeds and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Detmold at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeds to Detmold? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf station via King's Cross station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Leeds to Detmold train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
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The distance between Leeds and Detmold is 728.6 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Detmold, Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 11h 10m.