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

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

Showing times and prices for 17 Jul

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£86

Fastest journey

1 h 49 m

Average duration

1 h 49 m

Trains per day

56

Distance

148 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM) will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.

Fast trains

Of the 56 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 16 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 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .

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.

  • CrossCountryG00842
    21:152h13
    Leeds station (LDS)
    23:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01135
    7:101h57
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01133
    6:111h55
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • CrossCountryG01170
    20:151h54
    Leeds station (LDS)
    22:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89402+CrossCountryG01140
    7:382h26
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £651One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 16m. 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

£36

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

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Additional time*

3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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Live departures

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

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15883+CrossCountryG00997
On time
3:31 Leeds station (LDS)
3h26
6:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15883+Avanti West CoastW34202+West Midlands TrainsC16912
On time
3:31 Leeds station (LDS)
3h21
6:52 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15883+Avanti West CoastW34115
On time
3:31 Leeds station (LDS)
4h33
8:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01133
On time
6:11 Leeds station (LDS)
1h55
8:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89398+CrossCountryG01135
On time
6:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h29
9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89727+CrossCountryW29925
On time
7:07 Leeds station (LDS)
2h21
9:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01135
On time
7:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1h57
9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02170+CrossCountryW29925
On time
7:15 Leeds station (LDS)
2h13
9:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89402+CrossCountryG01140
On time
7:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h26
10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89732+CrossCountryW29862
On time
8:04 Leeds station (LDS)
3h02
11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01140
On time
8:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h49
10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89404+CrossCountryW29862
On time
8:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h28
11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89737+CrossCountryW29868
On time
9:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h55
12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89737+CrossCountryG01180
On time
9:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h18
11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryW29862
On time
9:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h51
11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89407+CrossCountryW29868
On time
9:36 Leeds station (LDS)
2h28
12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89743+CrossCountryW29873
On time
10:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h57
13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryW29868
On time
10:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h49
12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89409+CrossCountryW29873
On time
10:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h28
13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89749+CrossCountryG01148
On time
11:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h55
14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89749+CrossCountryG01184
On time
11:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h19
13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryW29873
On time
11:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h51
13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89411+CrossCountryG01148
On time
11:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h26
14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89755+CrossCountryW29884
On time
12:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h57
15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01148
On time
12:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h49
14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89414+CrossCountryW29884
On time
12:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h28
15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89761+CrossCountryG0115313:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h55
16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailG89761+CrossCountryW2993513:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h19
15:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryW29884
On time
13:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h51
15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89418+CrossCountryG01153
On time
13:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h26
16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89766+CrossCountryG0115414:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h57
17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailG89766+CrossCountryG01186
On time
14:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h19
16:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG0115314:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h49
16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89421+CrossCountryG01154
On time
14:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h28
17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89772+CrossCountryG01161
On time
15:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h58
18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89772+CrossCountryW29937
On time
15:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h18
17:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG0115415:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h51
17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89425+CrossCountryG01161
On time
15:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h29
18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89778+CrossCountryW29909
On time
16:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h58
19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89778+CrossCountryG01188
On time
16:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h17
18:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01161
On time
16:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89428+CrossCountryW29909
On time
16:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h29
19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryW29909
On time
17:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89432+CrossCountryG01166
On time
17:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h29
20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89790+CrossCountryG01169
On time
18:04 Leeds station (LDS)
3h03
21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01166
On time
18:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89436+CrossCountryG01169
On time
18:38 Leeds station (LDS)
2h29
21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89795+CrossCountryG01170
On time
19:09 Leeds station (LDS)
3h00
22:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
Northern RailG89795+East Midlands RailwayW70830+CrossCountryG00772
On time
19:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h49
21:58 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		2 changes
Northern RailG89795+CrossCountryG00914
On time
19:09 Leeds station (LDS)
2h17
21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01169
On time
19:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89802+CrossCountryG00842
On time
20:05 Leeds station (LDS)
3h23
23:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG01170
On time
20:15 Leeds station (LDS)
1h54
22:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89806+CrossCountryG00842
On time
21:04 Leeds station (LDS)
2h24
23:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		1 change
CrossCountryG00842
On time
21:15 Leeds station (LDS)
2h13
23:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:28, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 49m.

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 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 49m
First train
2:28
Last train
21:15
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 49m
Cheapest Price
£13
CrossCountry frequency
8 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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£169
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) frequency
6 a day

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 49m
Cheapest Price
£125
Cross Country frequency
12 a day

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

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) covers a distance of 148 km and takes approximately 1h 49m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 148 km.
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 2:28.
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) departs at 21:15.
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Yes, there is a direct train between Leeds station (LDS) and Birmingham New Street (BHM). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leeds to Birmingham New Street offers a mix of urban and countryside views. Travellers can enjoy the scenic landscapes of Yorkshire and the Midlands, with stretches of rolling hills, farmland, and charming villages, although some sections pass through more industrial areas.
A day trip from Leeds to Birmingham New Street is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 49m. However, there are 8 trains per day covering the 148 km route.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

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

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

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

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.

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