York to Leeds by train
York → Leeds
Trains link York (York) and Leeds (Leeds) in about 23 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 23 min
- Typical
- ≈ 25 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail

How long does the train from York to Leeds take?
The fastest trains cover York to Leeds in about 23 min; a typical journey takes around 25 min.
Is there a direct train from York to Leeds?
Yes: direct trains run between York and Leeds.
Legendary routes through York or Leeds
- Settle–Carlisle Line Leeds → Carlisle
- Crescent New York → New Orleans
- Cardinal New York → Chicago
- Lake Shore Limited New York → Chicago
More trains from York
- York → Newcastle ≈ 49 min · direct
- York → Manchester ≈ 1h 30m · direct
- York → Birmingham ≈ 1h 51m · direct
- York → London ≈ 1h 54m · direct
- York → Edinburgh ≈ 2h 18m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.