The average train between Leeds and Southwark takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds to Southwark. 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 Southwark. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Southwark at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Southwark station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Leeds to Southwark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Southwark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Leeds to Southwark train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Leeds and Southwark is 273 km. The road distance is 301 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 11m.