Leeds to Birmingham New Street Trains From £18.40*

No need to get behind the wheel to travel from Leeds to Birmingham New Street. CrossCountry runs hourly departures between the cities, taking a little under two hours.

How much luggage does CrossCountry allow?

CrossCountry has a generous luggage allowance that’s ideal for travelling as a student, tourist or for business. Bring up to one item of hand luggage, a medium-sized cabin case and a larger suitcase (90 x 70 x 30 centimetres max.).

What’s included in CrossCountry Standard Class carriages?

Standard Class carriages are fitted with cosy seats with plug sockets for at-seat charging. Scroll through social media or answer work emails with complimentary WiFi and choose from a wide selection of meals, snacks and drinks to order to your seat.

Is CrossCountry First Class worth the upgrade?

A Leeds to Birmingham First Class ticket is a worthwhile option if you want the most comfort possible on board and your refreshments included. Sit back in a larger reclining seat and get any work done with the additional table space.

When are the first and last trains from Leeds to Birmingham New Street?

The first Leeds to Birmingham train departs at 06:11 Monday – Saturday and at 08:15 on Sundays. Board the last service at 21:15 throughout the week.

Leeds: Getting to the platform

Wherever you’re starting from in the Yorkshire city, you can reach Leeds station with ease. Take a short walk from the city centre (eight minutes) or the surrounding areas, or hop on one of the buses stopping by the station.

• Navigating the platforms: Leeds station is made up of 18 platforms, with platforms 9–17 being accessible via footbridges. The main footbridge is by platform 8 and has an escalator, stairs and a lift. If you’re not carrying luggage, beat the crowds by using the quieter footbridge located by Zones D of platforms 8–16. Services from Leeds to Birmingham New Street tend to depart from platforms 12 and 15. Double-check the departure boards and give yourself enough time to reach your platform.
• Station eateries: If you’ve got some time to spare, escape the busy concourse and grab a coffee or pint in one of the station cafés or pubs like The Beer House and Bagel Factory. Alternatively, pick up food to go or last-minute travel items from Sainsbury’s or Boots.

On board trains from Leeds to Birmingham New Street

Relax on board as you take in the wonderful scenery along the 93-mile (149-kilometre) trip.

• Changing landscapes: Witness the urban scenery blend with industrial areas and the Yorkshire countryside as you zip through on the train. Take a seat on the left so you don’t miss the lush green fields and Parkin Wood before the landscape becomes more urbanised on the way into the West Midlands.
• At-seat catering: If you fancy something to eat or snack on during your journey, you don’t even need to get up from your seat. Order your sandwiches, drinks and sweet treats, and a member of CrossCountry staff will deliver them straight to you. Refreshments are a complimentary extra for Leeds to Birmingham First Class ticket holders.

Arriving at Birmingham New Street

The Leeds to Birmingham train arrives at Birmingham New Street station, the perfect spot to explore the UK’s second largest city or connect to onward transport modes.

• Grand Central/Bullring exits: Multiple exits around Birmingham New Street station take you to these shopping centres.
• Victoria Square exit: If you’re taking the West Midlands Metro tram, head out of this exit.
• Smallbrook Queensway exit: The taxi rank and local buses are available from this exit.
• Southside exit: Use this way out to find more bus routes on Station Street.
• Navigation Street exit: Head this way for the Black Sabbath mural.
• Transport links: Travelling beyond the walkable city centre? Birmingham New Street is well-connected to local buses, trams to Wolverhampton and the Air-Rail Link shuttle serving Birmingham Airport.