Trains from York to Leeds

York to Leeds train information

• The journey from York, situated in England and Leeds, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
• Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Leeds from York. The average travel time from York to Leeds is 0h36m to cover the 22 miles.
• Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for York to Leeds train tickets

York - Leeds prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from York to Leeds by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from York to Leeds in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £3 when purchasing your train 1 month in advance which is 61% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for York to Leeds trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between York and Leeds by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leeds to York and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount York - Leeds train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your York Leeds train ticket.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from York to Leeds? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a York Leeds ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from York to Leeds (one way trip).

• The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey