The average train between Leeds and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Leeds to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leeds to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leeds and Birmingham NEC is 149.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m.