On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Leeds and London Kings Cross, with 21 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leeds to London Kings Cross is approximately 167 miles (269 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 50 mins.

Northern Rail and London North Eastern Railway and First TransPennine Express and Grand Central and First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Leeds and London Kings Cross.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leeds to London Kings Cross. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 59 mins.