The average train between York and Leeds takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from York 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 10 minutes between York and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 3:44 PM which arrives into Leeds at 4:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Leeds station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
York to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your York to Leeds train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Leeds is 35.4 km. The road distance is 41 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Leeds every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–25 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.