The average train between Birmingham and Leigh takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Leigh. 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 Leigh. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Leigh at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Leigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Leigh station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Birmingham to Leigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Leigh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tonbridge station.
Book your Birmingham to Leigh train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Leigh is 203.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Leigh via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Tonbridge in around 2h 57m.