How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to York?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to York start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to York?

The average train journey time from Leeds to York is 25m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to York route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 42 trains available per day, including services from Northern , Transpennine Express , CrossCountry , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to York?

The earliest train from Leeds to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Leeds to York?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to York?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to York from £3

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to York on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:33	Micklefield	16m	19:49	York	Cheapest
Train	15:33	Micklefield	14m	15:47	York	Fastest
Train	15:08	Leeds	22m	15:30	York	No tags
Train	15:13	Leeds	25m	15:38	York	No tags
Train	15:16	Leeds	31m	15:47	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:32	Micklefield	17m	16:49	York	Cheapest
Train	12:32	Micklefield	14m	12:46	York	Fastest
Train	08:15	Leeds	35m	08:50	York	No tags
Train	08:30	Leeds	25m	08:55	York	No tags
Train	08:42	Leeds	31m	09:13	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:33	Micklefield	16m	19:49	York	Cheapest
Train	08:33	Micklefield	14m	08:47	York	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	23m	07:31	York	No tags
Train	07:13	Leeds	23m	07:36	York	No tags
Train	07:16	Leeds	33m	07:49	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	Micklefield	14m	09:47	York	Cheapest
Train	08:33	Micklefield	14m	08:47	York	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	23m	07:31	York	No tags
Train	07:13	Leeds	23m	07:36	York	No tags
Train	07:16	Leeds	33m	07:49	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	Micklefield	14m	09:47	York	Cheapest
Train	08:33	Micklefield	14m	08:47	York	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	23m	07:31	York	No tags
Train	07:13	Leeds	23m	07:36	York	No tags
Train	07:16	Leeds	33m	07:49	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Micklefield	15m	07:49	York	Cheapest
Train	08:33	Micklefield	14m	08:47	York	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	23m	07:31	York	No tags
Train	07:13	Leeds	23m	07:36	York	No tags
Train	07:16	Leeds	33m	07:49	York	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to York on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:18	Leeds	35m	07:53	York	Cheapest
Train	08:33	Micklefield	14m	08:47	York	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	23m	07:31	York	No tags
Train	07:13	Leeds	23m	07:36	York	No tags
Train	07:32	Leeds	1h 14m	08:46	York	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:05 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £12	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£3 - £32	Average duration25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £3

Northern Leeds York recent customer reviews

The price was agreeable. Train was a few minutes late arriving at destination impacting on my already tight schedule

Sandra B.

14 June 2023

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to York by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to York start from £3. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to York?
The average train journey time from Leeds to York is 25m, covering a distance of 17 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 42 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to York?
The earliest train from Leeds to York departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

£23

05/12

£6

Today

£6

07/12

£5

08/12

£4

09/12

£5

10/12

£5

11/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Leeds to York was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £30 for a train ticket from Leeds to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-08.