What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is to rideshare which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Leeds?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Leeds. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Leeds?

The distance between Birmingham and Leeds is 113 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Leeds without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Leeds?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leeds bus from?

Birmingham to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leeds train from?

Birmingham to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Leeds?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Birmingham to Leeds bus arrive?

Birmingham to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Leeds train arrive?

Birmingham to Leeds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Leeds is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Birmingham to Leeds.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Leeds?

Book your Birmingham to Leeds train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Leeds?

Book your Birmingham to Leeds bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2588+ hotels available in Leeds.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Leeds?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Leeds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to Leeds - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

How to get fromBirmingham to Leeds

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m
£60–90
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Leedsrideshare 113.6 mi
2h 26m
£10–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 53m
£25–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3h 5m
£12–50
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Leedscar 113.1 mi
2h 4m
£28–40

Birmingham to Leeds by train

124Weekly Trains

1h 59mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Leeds.

Launch map view

Distance: 112.5 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Leeds, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.