The average train between Leeds and Birmingham takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Birmingham. 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 Leeds and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
Leeds to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leeds to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leeds and Birmingham is 148.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m.