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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Birmingham
Cheapest price on Sep 10
€29
Average ticket price on Sep 10
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 10
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 10
1 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 10
16
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Birmingham will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
On Thu, Sep 10, we found 16 trains from Leeds to Birmingham, including 16 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 10 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
G008429:15 PM2h13Leeds station (LDS)11:28 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€291One-way0 transfers- G011336:11 AM1h55Leeds station (LDS)8:06 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€431One-way0 transfers
- G011708:15 PM1h54Leeds station (LDS)10:09 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€431One-way0 transfers
- W2986810:15 AM1h49Leeds station (LDS)12:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€491One-way0 transfers
- G0114812:15 PM1h49Leeds station (LDS)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€491One-way0 transfers
- W2986810:15 AM1h49Leeds station (LDS)12:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€491One-way0 transfers
- G0114812:15 PM1h49Leeds station (LDS)2:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€491One-way0 transfers
- G011532:15 PM1h49Leeds station (LDS)4:04 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€651One-way0 transfers
- G011408:15 AM1h49Leeds station (LDS)10:04 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€1041One-way0 transfers
- W2987311:15 AM1h51Leeds station (LDS)1:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€1011One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 148 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Birmingham:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Birmingham costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Live departures
Leeds to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01166 | On time 6:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01169 | On time 7:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01170 | On time 8:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h54 | 10:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00842 | On time 9:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 10 | |||||
| G01133 | 6:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01135 | 7:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01140 | 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29862 | 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29868 | 10:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29873 | 11:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01148 | 12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29884 | 1:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01153 | 2:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01154 | 3:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01161 | 4:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29909 | 5:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Birmingham
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Trains from Leeds to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from Leeds to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds and Birmingham from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
Trains from Leeds to Birmingham
Leeds and Birmingham are two of England's largest provincial cities with plenty in common, both former industrial powerhouses now reinventing themselves for the 21st century. There are handy rail links between the two cities, with business travelers and sightseers able to take direct trains from Leeds to Birmingham seven days a week. Journey times are under two hours for the fastest connections, with departures from early morning to mid-evening. Indirect journeys with one change en route add to the travel options to Birmingham.
Which train companies travel from Leeds to Birmingham?
Cross Country Trains provides daily direct services from Leeds to Birmingham New Street Station. Indirect connections involve using London North Eastern Railway (LNER) departures from Leeds and changing to Cross Country Trains services to Birmingham, or taking East Midlands Trains departures to Derby and changing to Cross Country connections to Birmingham.
How long is the train from Leeds to Birmingham?
The fastest connection on the 92-mile trip south-west to Birmingham is a Cross Country Trains service taking one hour and 53 minutes. Most direct trains take two to ten minutes longer on this route. The fastest indirect connections via Doncaster take two hours and 12 minutes to reach Birmingham New Street.
How many trains are there from Leeds to Birmingham?
Cross Country Trains provide hourly direct trains from Leeds to Birmingham from early morning to mid-evening. Indirect connections via Doncaster depart hourly from Leeds, from early morning to late evening. Sunday services are less frequent, with a first departure at around 8:00 a.m. from Leeds, fewer indirect connections and slightly longer journey times.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to Birmingham?
Departure train station: Leeds Station is located on the southern edge of the city center, with public transport connections on CityBus services and routes stopping nearby on New Station Street. The station concourse has a news vendor, book store, food supermarket, bakery, cycle hire facility, pub, pharmacy and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:Birmingham New Street Station is located in the heart of the city, a modernized transport interchange with city connections available on Midland Metro trams and buses stopping on Smallbrook Queensway. Facilities at the station include coffee shops, a news vendor, burrito stand, bakery, pharmacy, food supermarket and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Birmingham
Most Leeds to Birmingham trains use the Leeds to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley 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.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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