The average train between Reading (Station) and Leeds takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Reading (Station) 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 Reading (Station) and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Leeds at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Leeds station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Reading (Station) to Leeds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Leeds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Leeds train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Leeds is 262.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Leeds via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 24m.