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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Birmingham will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 18 trains that leave Leeds for Birmingham on Thu, Aug 06, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
G00842
G01133
G01169
G01170
G00997+
G15883
G01140
G01148
G01153
W29868
G01154Trains from Leeds to Birmingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01148 | On time 12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29884 | On time 1:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01153 | On time 2:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01154 | On time 3:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01161 | On time 4:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29909 | On time 5:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01166 | On time 6:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01169 | On time 7:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h52 | 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01170 | On time 8:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h54 | 10:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00842 | On time 9:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 11:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00997+ G15883 | On time 3:18 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 3h39 | 6:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G01133 | 6:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01135 | 7:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29925+ C02170 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h13 | 9:28 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G01140 | 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29862 | 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29868 | 10:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h49 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29873 | 11:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Science museum with interactive galleries, engines and family-friendly exhibits in Millennium Point.
Historic home of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, showing furnished rooms, artworks and craft details.
Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
A rich curry style developed by Birmingham's South Asian community, often cooked with green chillies, coriander and onions. It is the city's signature dish.
A spicy Indian snack of potato, chickpeas, noodles, chutneys and crisp pastry pieces. Popular in Birmingham's Pakistani and Indian food culture.
A flaky layered flatbread, often served with curry at breakfast or late-night eateries in the city. A staple in Birmingham's South Asian dining scene.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
Refined modern British restaurant with inventive tasting menus and polished service in a smart city-centre dining room.
Celebrated Indian vegetarian restaurant in Sparkbrook, loved for dosas, chaats and sweets in a busy casual setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transit and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeds to Birmingham trains use the Leeds to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
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 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.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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