Leeds to Besançon trains

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The average train between Leeds and Besançon takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 43m
Duration: 1,129 km
Distance: €402
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

8h 29m

€322–512

Leeds to Besançon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leeds and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Besançon at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:10 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 4 changes
9:10 PM → 1:17 PM
Arrives next day
15h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 5:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
11:10 AM → 8:04 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Besançon? 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.

Map of how to get from Leeds to Besançon.

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Distance: 1,128.6 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Leeds to Besancon Viotte via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 29m.

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