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The average train between Leicester and Leeds takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

2h 10m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Leeds train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 14m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 14m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 14m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 14m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 14m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 58m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country2h 10m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 57m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Leeds? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Leeds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Leeds via Sheffield in around 1h 57m.

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