Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)

Showing times and prices for 22 Aug

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£70

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

1 h 46 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

148 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.

Fast trains

Of the 37 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Leeds station (LDS) every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.

  • CrossCountryG00736
    21:032h26
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    23:29Leeds station (LDS)
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG00737
    8:281h47
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:15Leeds station (LDS)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG00714
    16:281h46
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    18:14Leeds station (LDS)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01084+London North Eastern RailwayC02133
    18:032h49
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    20:52Leeds station (LDS)
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00732+London North Eastern RailwayC02126
    20:252h36
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    23:01Leeds station (LDS)
    £381One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 148 km

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Coach

£32

Average Price

£10

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2h 33m

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Fastest

2h 3m

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3h 33m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) train times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG66982
On time
6:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h59
8:02 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00675+Northern RailG89448+East Midlands RailwayC21774
On time
6:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h29
8:38 Leeds station (LDS)		2 changes
CrossCountryG01055
On time
7:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h02
9:05 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00678+Northern RailG89452+East Midlands RailwayC21767
On time
7:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h29
9:38 Leeds station (LDS)		2 changes
CrossCountryG66987
On time
8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
10:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00738+Northern RailG89457
On time
8:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h12
10:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01060
On time
9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h59
11:02 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00684+Northern RailG89462+East Midlands RailwayC21649
On time
9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h29
11:38 Leeds station (LDS)		2 changes
CrossCountryG01062
On time
10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
12:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00739+Northern RailG89468
On time
10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h11
12:38 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01064
On time
11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h58
13:01 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00698+Northern RailG89474
On time
11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h12
13:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG00698+London North Eastern RailwayC02121
On time
11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h22
13:49 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01067
On time
12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
14:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00701+Northern RailG89480
On time
12:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h14
14:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01069
On time
13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h59
15:02 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00706+Northern RailG89487
On time
13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h10
15:38 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01073
On time
14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
16:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00710+Northern RailG89493
On time
14:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h10
16:38 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01074
On time
15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h58
17:01 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01080
On time
16:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
18:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00716+Northern RailG89506
On time
16:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h12
18:37 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01082
On time
17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h58
19:01 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00718+Northern RailG89516
On time
17:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h11
19:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG01083
On time
18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
20:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00723
On time
19:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h58
21:01 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00726+Northern RailG89528
On time
19:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h12
21:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG00730
On time
20:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h00
22:03 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG00733+Northern RailG89534
On time
20:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h14
22:39 Leeds station (LDS)		1 change
CrossCountryG00735
On time
21:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2h36
23:39 Leeds station (LDS)		0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trains with Omio?

CrossCountry as well as Northern Rail or Cross Country offer trains services from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)

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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 58m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
148 km
Average train duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 58m
First train
5:03
Last train
21:03
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£13
CrossCountry frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about CrossCountry

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
£51
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
£94
Cross Country frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) 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 station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) covers a distance of 148 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) is 148 km.
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 5:03.
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) departs at 21:03.
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).
Yes, there is a direct train between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street to Leeds offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside as the train passes through areas like the Peak District, interspersed with glimpses of industrial landscapes and cityscapes.
A day trip from Birmingham New Street to Leeds may not be feasible as the journey takes 1h 58m, which exceeds the 120-minute limit. The frequency of trains is 9 per day, and the distance is 148 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS).

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS)

Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Leeds
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min

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.

More about Birmingham New Street

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