How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Birmingham is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Leeds to Birmingham departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:11.

Train Leeds to Birmingham from £18

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	21:11	Leeds	2h 17m	23:28	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
	Train	21:11	Leeds	2h 17m	23:28	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:11	Leeds	1h 53m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:11	Leeds	1h 53m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:11	Leeds	1h 56m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:11	Leeds	1h 56m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:11	Leeds	1h 53m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:11	Leeds	2h 56m	10:07	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:11	Leeds	2h 53m	18:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:11	Leeds	2h 56m	10:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:11	Leeds	2h 55m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:11	Leeds	2h 53m	18:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Leeds	2h 9m	10:24	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	2h 9m	10:24	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:00	Leeds	2h 27m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:00	Leeds	2h 27m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:01	Leeds	3h 5m	13:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 57m	09:07	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

92 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £73	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £236	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £20	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £19

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Birmingham is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 92 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Leeds to Birmingham departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£43

10/12

£43

Today

£44

12/12

£90

13/12

£44

14/12

£44

15/12

£38

16/12

£38

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Birmingham was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £38 to £225 for a train ticket from Leeds to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-16.