How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leeds start from $24. The average price for this train route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Leeds?

The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Leeds is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 92 miles (149 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Birmingham to Leeds route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Leeds?

The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 10:03pm.

Train Birmingham to Leeds from $23

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	4:03pm	Birmingham New Street	2h	6:03pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	4:03pm	Birmingham New Street	2h	6:03pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	5:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	7:01pm	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	11:01am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	12:03pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	11:01am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	9:03am	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	11:01am	Leeds	No tags
Train	10:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	12:03pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	11:03am	Birmingham New Street	1h 59m	1:02pm	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leeds on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	3:03pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 58m	5:01pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	9:05am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:03am	Birmingham New Street	2h	10:03am	Leeds	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:54 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

92 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $89	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $308	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $24	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $24

CrossCountry Birmingham Leeds recent customer reviews

I was very impressed with the high standards all round. And would definitely travel with them again. And i will let my family and friends no . How pleased I was with the service 💯👍

Leonard O.

March 11, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Leeds by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leeds start from $24. The average price for this train route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Leeds?
The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Leeds is 1h 59m, covering a distance of 92 miles (149 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Birmingham to Leeds route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Leeds?
The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 10:03pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/13

$50

12/14

$117

Today

$57

12/16

$50

12/17

$50

12/18

$50

12/19

$50

12/20

$50

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Leeds, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $292 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-16.