The average train between Birmingham and Leeds takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Leeds at 11:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Leeds station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Birmingham to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Birmingham to Leeds train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Leeds is 148.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 59m.