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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$36
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$113
Fastest journey on Sep 13
1 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
1 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 13
23
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 23 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS), including 14 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G6655010:03 PM2h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:08 AMLeeds station (LDS)$361One-way0 transfers- G007349:03 PM2h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:03 PMLeeds station (LDS)$601One-way0 transfers
- G007318:03 PM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$801One-way0 transfers
- G010773:03 PM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1161One-way0 transfers
- W297822:03 PM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1161One-way0 transfers
- G669919:03 AM1h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:01 AMLeeds station (LDS)$1251One-way0 transfers
- G010711:03 PM1h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1251One-way0 transfers
- G007247:03 PM1h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1161One-way0 transfers
- W2977612:03 PM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1251One-way0 transfers
- G0106611:03 AM1h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:02 PMLeeds station (LDS)$1251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS):
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Leeds station (LDS) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $54 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00690+ G89523+ W71006 | On time 6:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 8:37 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
| G00725 | On time 7:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 9:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00727+G89529 | Delayed 6:32 PM 7:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 9:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G00729 | On time 8:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 10:03 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00732+G89535 | On time 8:25 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 10:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G00736 | On time 9:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h26 | 11:29 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 13 | |||||
| G66991 | 9:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 11:01 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01063 | 10:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 12:03 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01066 | 11:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 1:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66480 · W29776 | 11:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 2:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W29776 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 2:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01071 | 1:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 3:01 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00704 · W29782 | 1:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h17 | 4:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G00898 · W29782 | On time 1:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h13 | 4:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W29782 | 2:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 4:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00709+G89495 | 2:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 4:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G01077 | 3:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 5:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00711+G89501 | 3:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 5:37 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G01078 | 4:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 6:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00715+G89508 | On time 4:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 6:38 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W29792 | 5:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 7:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00717+G89518 | On time 5:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h07 | 7:35 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W29795 | 6:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 8:02 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 9:03 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS) from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leeds station (LDS) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Leeds station (LDS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
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