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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | York | Micklefield | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | York | Micklefield | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | York | Leeds | No tags | ||||
| Train | York | Leeds | No tags | ||||
| Train | York | Leeds | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from York to Leeds by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from York to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Leeds start from $4. The average price for this train route is around $12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Leeds?
The average train ride duration from York to Leeds is 28m, covering a distance of 17 miles (27 km). The quickest train can get you there in 14m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the York to Leeds route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 39 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from York to Leeds?
The earliest train departs from York to Leeds at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:45pm.
What is the best train operator from York to Leeds?
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 York to Leeds?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from York to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 York to Leeds?
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.
The cheapest trip from York to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Leeds, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $4 to $34 for a train ticket from York to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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