Visitors arriving in Leeds by train are welcomed through a grand arrivals hall that has benefited from a recent multi-million pound facelift. Located on City Square in the south of the city and just a short walk to the commercial centre, the station has a range of shops and services including a visitor information centre. National Express East Coast (tel: 0845 722 5111; website: www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com) and Virgin Trains (tel: 0845 722 2333; website: www.virgintrains.co.uk) operate services to and around Leeds including a direct National Express East Coast service from London's Kings Cross with a journey time of just over two hours. For all train information contact National Rail Enquiries (tel: 0845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk).