How much is the train ticket from Leeds to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham start from $24. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Leeds to Birmingham is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 92 miles (149 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Leeds to Birmingham route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leeds to Birmingham?

The earliest train departs from Leeds to Birmingham at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 9:11pm.

Train Leeds to Birmingham from $23

Next train departures

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:11pm	Leeds	2h 17m	11:28pm	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
	Train	9:11pm	Leeds	2h 17m	11:28pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:11am	Leeds	1h 53m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:11am	Leeds	1h 53m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:11am	Leeds	1h 56m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:11am	Leeds	1h 56m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:11am	Leeds	1h 53m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:11am	Leeds	2h 56m	10:07am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	3:11pm	Leeds	2h 53m	6:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:11am	Leeds	2h 56m	10:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:11am	Leeds	2h 55m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Leeds	2h 53m	6:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:15am	Leeds	2h 9m	10:24am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	Leeds	2h 9m	10:24am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	9:00am	Leeds	2h 27m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:00am	Leeds	2h 27m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:01am	Leeds	3h 5m	1:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:15am	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:15am	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:15am	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Leeds	1h 57m	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:15am	Leeds	1h 49m	10:04am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:15am	Leeds	1h 51m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:25 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leeds to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$10 - $95	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $308	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $26	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. Travelers 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 $24

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leeds to Birmingham by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Leeds to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Birmingham start from $24. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Leeds to Birmingham is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 92 miles (149 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Leeds to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leeds to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Leeds to Birmingham at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 9:11pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$56

12/10

$56

Today

$57

12/12

$117

12/13

$57

12/14

$57

12/15

$50

12/16

$50

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $294 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 $50 which is on 2025-12-16.