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The cheapest and fastest trains from Smethwick to Leeds
Showing times and prices for 25 Jun
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
147 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Smethwick to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Smethwick to Leeds you need to make at least one change.
5:492h13Smethwick8:02LeedsFind prices1 change- 6:382h27Smethwick9:05LeedsFind prices1 change
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Smethwick to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Smethwick to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 147 km
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£42 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Smethwick to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Smethwick to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:38 Smethwick | 2h24 | 15:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 13:38 Smethwick | 2h25 | 16:03 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 14:38 Smethwick | 2h23 | 17:01 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 15:38 Smethwick | 2h25 | 18:03 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 16:38 Smethwick | 2h23 | 19:01 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 17:38 Smethwick | 2h24 | 20:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 18:38 Smethwick | 2h25 | 21:03 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 19:38 Smethwick | 2h25 | 22:03 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 20:38 Smethwick | 3h01 | 23:39 Leeds | 1 change | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
| 5:49 Smethwick | 2h13 | 8:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 6:38 Smethwick | 2h27 | 9:05 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 7:38 Smethwick | 2h24 | 10:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 8:38 Smethwick | 2h24 | 11:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 9:38 Smethwick | 2h25 | 12:03 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 10:38 Smethwick | 2h23 | 13:01 Leeds | 1 change | |
| 11:38 Smethwick | 2h24 | 14:02 Leeds | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Smethwick to Leeds run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 2h 29m.
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 £17
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 £17
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Smethwick to Leeds trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Smethwick and Leeds from £17. 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
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
£42
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
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
West Midlands Trains frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Smethwick to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick to Leeds 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Smethwick to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Smethwick to Leeds covers a distance of 147 km and takes approximately 2h 29m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Smethwick to Leeds is 147 km.
The first train from Smethwick to Leeds leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Smethwick to Leeds departs at 22:17.
Trains from Smethwick to Leeds run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Smethwick to Leeds.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Smethwick to Leeds.
To get from Smethwick to Leeds, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Smethwick to Leeds.
The train station in Smethwick that goes to Leeds is The Hawthorns (THW), and it arrives at Leeds station (LDS).
The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Leeds is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Smethwick to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Smethwick to Leeds offers views of the English countryside, including rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stretches of green farmland. While not the most renowned scenic route, it provides a pleasant travel experience through the heart of England.
A day trip from Smethwick to Leeds is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 29m. However, there are 7 train services available per day, covering a distance of 147 km.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit the Tudor-Jacobean Temple Newsam, which features beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging displays on the history of medicine. For cultural experiences, The Grand Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including opera, ballet, and musicals. For shopping, the Victoria Quarter is renowned for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Noteworthy sights include the Royal Armouries Museum with its vast collection of arms and armor, the Leeds Art Gallery showcasing British art, and Roundhay Park, one of Europe's largest city parks. Kirkstall Abbey and Harewood House provide historical and picturesque settings with impressive art collections and landscaped gardens.
A stay of two to three days is ideal to explore Leeds, allowing time to visit its museums, shop in its historic arcades, and enjoy the local dining scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Smethwick to Leeds.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick and Leeds
Smethwick
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Smethwick is The Hawthorns. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at The Hawthorns for your trip from Smethwick to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall; the key is available from staff at the Booking Office. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 07:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for The Hawthorns
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Halfords Lane, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Smethwick Rolfe Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on either side of Rolfe Street immediately in front of main entrance to station building.
The major train station for arrivals in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your journey to Leeds from Smethwick.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
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
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
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
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
Public transport options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Burley Park
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Headingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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