The average train between Leeds and Sawley takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Sawley. 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 hourly between Leeds and Sawley. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Sawley at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Sawley. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Sawley station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Leeds to Sawley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Sawley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Leeds to Sawley train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leeds and Sawley is 103 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m.