4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Leeds
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€81
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Leeds will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Leeds on Mon, Dec 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 148 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€63 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Leeds trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74841 | On time 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h15 | 12:03 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C74788+ L36850 | On time 10:00 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h10 | 1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C74922 | On time 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h59 | 2:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| C74921 | On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 10:03 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75377+C40791 | On time 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h22 | 10:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C75377+G90841 | On time 8:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h17 | 10:44 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C75326 | On time 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 11:02 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Leeds run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 02:10 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Birmingham to Leeds trainsCrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Leeds from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
Cross Country
Trains begin leaving Birmingham's New Street Station for Leeds at exactly 06:00 and the last departs just after 23:00. The three hours between 06:00 and 09:00 are the only peak times for the connection, and travellers can pick from the one to two trains leaving every hour throughout the day. They should expect to travelling for more or less two hours to reach Leeds from Birmingham.
There are no overnight trains or extended connections between Birmingham and Leeds. The weekend schedule is notably different with fewer connections. The first train departs at a later time of 09:03, and there is typically only one connection per hour until just before 23:00. Weekend travellers should also note that the last train is during a peak time and that it will take nine hours to complete. The connection is mostly direct, though some later connections require one or two changes at Derby, Sheffield, Crewe, or Manchester Piccadilly. travellers have the options of using CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London Midland, East Midlands, and Transpennine Express.
Birmingham
Travellers, from university students to families on vacation, can find something to do in the city of Birmingham. Shop at the old Bullring complex, attend one of the National Exhibition Centre's hundreds of exhibits, or explore landmarks that once inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
Leeds
offers no less with possible activities ranging from the Light Night Festival, the Royal Armouries, and Lotherton Hall. You can also enjoy Kirkgate market, the oldest traditional British market.
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leeds, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Leeds
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 10:00 Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bordesley Green Road - Outside booking hall entrance.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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