Travel Information

Getting to Leeds Beckett University – City Campus

Leeds Beckett University's City Campus is located in the heart of Leeds city centre, just a short walk from Leeds Railway Station, making it easily accessible from across the UK and Europe.

Campus Address

Leeds Beckett University – City Campus, Leeds LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

By Air

Leeds Bradford Airport is 10 km away; Manchester Airport has direct trains to Leeds

By Rail

The City Campus is a 10-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station

Arriving by Air

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)

Leeds Bradford Airport is the closest airport to the University, approximately 10 km (6 miles) from the City Campus. Regular airport bus services operate between the airport and Leeds city centre, with journey times of around 25 minutes. From the city centre bus stops, the City Campus is within walking distance.

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport is the principal international gateway for Northern England, serving a wide range of European and intercontinental destinations. Direct trains run from Manchester Airport to Leeds Railway Station approximately every hour, with a journey time of around 90 minutes. From Leeds Railway Station, the City Campus is approximately a 10-minute walk.

Other UK Airports

Leeds is also well connected to:

Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

All have convenient rail connections to Leeds via the UK National Rail network.

Arriving by Rail

Leeds Railway Station is one of the UK's major rail hubs, offering frequent direct services from key destinations including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, York, Edinburgh and Manchester Airport.

Typical journey times include:

From	Journey time
London King's Cross	2 hours
Manchester Airport	1 hour 30 minutes
Manchester Piccadilly	50–60 minutes
Birmingham New Street	2 hours
Newcastle	1 hour 30 minutes
Edinburgh	3 hours

From Leeds Railway Station, delegates can:

Walk to the City Campus in approximately 10 minutes.
Take a short taxi journey (5 minutes).
Use local bus services stopping close to the University.

International Travel via London

Delegates arriving from Europe may find it convenient to fly into one of London's international airports. Fast rail connections from central London (King's Cross Station) provide direct services to Leeds throughout the day, allowing straightforward onward travel to the City Campus.

Local Directions to the City Campus

The City Campus is located adjacent to Leeds Civic Quarter, close to Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, and Leeds General Infirmary. The campus is well-signposted from Leeds Railway Station and easily accessible on foot, by taxi, or by local bus services operating throughout the city centre.

For the latest rail schedules and airport transport information, delegates are advised to check transport operator websites before travelling.

European Travel Authorisation (ETA)

If you are travelling from most European countries to Leeds (or anywhere in the UK) as a visitor, you will generally need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, unless you already have a UK visa or are exempt.

From 25 February 2026, carriers are required to check that eligible travellers have an ETA before boarding.

How to apply?

Through the official UK ETA app or via GOV.UK.

Processing time

Many decisions are made within minutes, but the UK government recommends allowing up to 3 working days.

Check requirements & apply on GOV.UK