London from £28.60? Travel Smarter to the Capital With LNER

Leave the driving to someone else and make the most of your journey, with fares from Leeds to London starting from just £28.60*.

Whether you’re commuting, heading down for the weekend or planning a family day out, travelling from Leeds to London couldn’t be more convenient with LNER. With LNER, you can get there from as little as £28.60* when you book ahead – swapping traffic, fuel costs and long travel times for a faster, more comfortable journey.

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And if LNER weren’t already making journeys more connected, their partnership with Beryl makes getting to the station even easier too – offering a seamless, more sustainable way to get from your door to the platform. Download the Beryl app for instant access to hundreds of e-bikes and e-scooters available to hire across Leeds.

Start your London trip the right way with LNER

When it comes to travelling to London, it pays to plan ahead. Book in advance with LNER and you can save up to 47%*** compared to booking on the day – and with fares from Leeds starting from just £28.60*, it’s a no-brainer.

What’s more, with journeys taking as little as 2 hours 12 minutes** aboard 125mph Azuma trains, getting from Leeds to London couldn’t be more straightforward. All you need to do is select your date, pick your seat and you’re sorted.

Sit back, switch off and enjoy the ride

If you’ve ever driven from Leeds to London, you’ll know that it’s rarely a smooth ride. Between traffic, roadworks and the cost of fuel and parking, what sounds simple in theory can quickly become a whole lot more complicated on the day.

With LNER, you can get to London in just over two hours** – and rather than concentrating on the road, you can actually make the most of the journey. Catch up on emails using the free Wi-Fi, watch a film, read a book, spend quality time with friends or family or simply sit back and enjoy the view.

Travelling with kids? Swap back-seat boredom for room to sprawl out – with free activity packs helping keep them entertained. It’s a far better option than getting stuck in traffic.

Explore some of the UK’s top attractions

When you reach London, there’s no need to worry about navigating the M25 or getting stung by the congestion charge. Instead, you’ll step off the train at King’s Cross, ready to kick-start your adventure in the capital.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do. You can marvel at more than 80 million items at the Natural History Museum, snap selfies at Piccadilly Circus and wander the South Bank.