The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Birmingham International Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
9:152h35Leeds station (LDS)11:50Birmingham International Airport£581One-way0 changes
9:152h35Leeds station (LDS)11:50Birmingham International Airport£581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 150 km
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3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h24 | 0:09 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 9:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h35 | 11:50 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport trains with Omio?
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 Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 8:15 |
Last train 21:15 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Birmingham International Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Birmingham International Airport
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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