Leeds to Birmingham train with CrossCountry

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Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest

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 travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
CrossCountryC65989
11:111h54
Leeds station (LDS)
13:05Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
CrossCountryC65985
10:111h52
Leeds station (LDS)
12:03Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
CrossCountryC71221
11:152h13
Leeds station (LDS)
13:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
1 change
CrossCountryC65979
08:111h53
Leeds station (LDS)
10:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£891One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC65981
09:111h55
Leeds station (LDS)
11:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£891One-way
0 changes

Leeds to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
CrossCountry
C65979
CrossCountryC65979
08:11 Leeds station (LDS)1h53 10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
C65981
CrossCountryC65981
09:11 Leeds station (LDS)1h55 11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
C71209
LNERC71209
09:15 Leeds station (LDS)2h13 11:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountry
C65985
CrossCountryC65985
10:11 Leeds station (LDS)1h52 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
C65989
CrossCountryC65989
11:11 Leeds station (LDS)1h54 13:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
C71221
LNERC71221
11:15 Leeds station (LDS)2h13 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Leeds to Birmingham is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leeds to Birmingham.

Train times from Leeds to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 52 m

Average

2 h

Trains per day

6

Distance

148 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
CrossCountryC65985
10:111h52
Leeds station (LDS)
12:03Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC65979
08:111h53
Leeds station (LDS)
10:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£891One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC65989
11:111h54
Leeds station (LDS)
13:05Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC65981
09:111h55
Leeds station (LDS)
11:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£891One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC71221
11:152h13
Leeds station (LDS)
13:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£871One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Birmingham

Trains from Leeds to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.
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 £7
Distance
148 km
Average train duration
2h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
12
Train providers
4
Fastest train
1h 51m
First train
00:14
Last train
23:50
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 £7

Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express trains Leeds to Birmingham

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Leeds to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £27
  • CrossCountry frequency: 13 a day

Trains from Leeds to Birmingham

The journey from Leeds to Birmingham is definitely most comfortable by train, far away from long motorway queues. At its quickest, the journey takes less than two hours. Travellers from Leeds to Birmingham can expect plenty of direct trains at every time of day, with further indirect options for ultimate flexibility.

Which train companies travel from Leeds to Birmingham?

All direct trains from Leeds to Birmingham are provided by CrossCountry, which is one of the largest providers in the UK. Facilities on board CrossCountry trains include free WiFi and food and drink available to purchase. East Midlands Trains also offers an indirect service with one change, but usually only once a day and not at weekends.

How long is the train from Leeds to Birmingham?

The fastest train between Leeds and Birmingham takes just one hour 51 minutes, travelling direct. The longest advertised journey time is three hours 20 minutes, with one change en-route. On average, this journey should take around two hours.

How many trains are there from Leeds to Birmingham?

Most days, there are up to 17 direct trains travelling to Birmingham from Leeds. There are also usually 12-14 indirect trains. Trains depart once or twice an hour. Passengers can generally expect to find one direct and one indirect train service every hour. The first direct train of the day departs just after 6:00 a.m. but indirect services are available from around 3:30 a.m. onwards, depending on the day. The last train of the day is direct and departs just after 9:00 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to Birmingham?

Departure train station: Leeds Train Station is right in the centre of the city. Many major shopping centres are just a few minutes' walk away. Buses connect the station to the rest of Leeds. There are also many regional train links to nearby towns and villages.

Arrival train station: Birmingham New Street Train Station is one of the busiest stations in the UK, with many long-distance train services passing through. It is also very centrally located, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. The station is well-connected to the local area thanks to metro tram and bus links.

FAQs: Leeds to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Birmingham.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to Birmingham is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leeds to Birmingham train travel time is 1 h 51 min   for the 92 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Leeds to Birmingham leaves at 02: 26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Leeds to Birmingham leaves at 23: 47.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds to Birmingham without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There are 5 direct trains from Leeds to Birmingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Leeds to Birmingham, you can count on CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or LNER for the best way to get you to Birmingham. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Leeds and Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 47.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 0.2 miles (369 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 51 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Leeds to Birmingham by train is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Leeds to Birmingham including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Birmingham

Leeds
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your trip from Leeds to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Caffè Nero
  • KFC
  • Leon
  • McDonald's
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Pret a Manger
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • Delice de France
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Public transport options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Leeds.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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