The average train between Essex and Leeds takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Leeds at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Leeds station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Essex to Leeds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Leeds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Essex to Leeds train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essex and Leeds is 261.1 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Leeds via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 33m.