Birmingham New Street to Leeds Trains From £5.80*

Sit back and relax on the approximately 2-hour journey from Birmingham to Leeds, with direct trains operated by CrossCountry. You’ll pass Tamworth Castle on your right as you set out on this journey, followed by stretches of Derbyshire countryside, historic viaducts near Wakefield and views of Leeds’ canals and skyline as you arrive.

CrossCountry centres its route network around Birmingham New Street and operates intercity and other long-distance trains across Great Britain outside Greater London. Services include fast intercity services between the South of England and the North of England or Scotland, and slower, medium-distance routes between Birmingham and other cities in the Midlands, such as Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

Departing from Birmingham New Street

Birmingham New Street’s central location makes it incredibly easy to access. Situated on Station Street, you can walk the ten-minute route from the city centre, take a local bus to one of the nearby stops or take the tram or a local train to the station itself.

As the central hub for many train operators, New Street station offers extensive connections across the UK. Destinations include London Euston, Glasgow Central and Liverpool Lime Street. These routes are serviced by Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, London Northwestern Railway, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast.

Main stops

The main stops on the Birmingham to Leeds train are Tamworth, Derby, Chesterfield, Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate. Some services may also stop at Burton-On-Trent and Doncaster. Consult your train details for actual stops.

Arriving at Leeds

Leeds station, located on New Station Street south of City Square, is the second-busiest station in the UK outside of London. It offers extensive local, regional and long-distance connections, with trains running to London, Sheffield, Nottingham and Glasgow from the station.

Leeds offers plenty to see and do within close distance of the train station, but the city offers a particularly impressive food scene. A ten-minute walk away, you’ll find the famous Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Company among many other amazing vendors at the Kirkgate Market food hall. For something more upmarket, try Shears Yard for a fine dining experience in a modern, laid-back atmosphere.

CrossCountry train classes

Choose from two CrossCountry ticket classes for your Birmingham New Street to Leeds train.

• Standard Class: CrossCountry’s Standard service includes comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi and a refreshments service.
• First Class: Travelling from Birmingham to Leeds in First Class lets you enjoy larger reclining seats, more table space and complimentary catering on some services with CrossCountry.

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CrossCountry train travel advice

Stay in the know with our travel advice for taking the train with CrossCountry.

• Luggage: One large suitcase permitted. Smaller bags can be stored under the seat in front or in the overhead racks.
• Bicycles: Bikes may need to be pre-booked on certain services. Trains have two reservable bike spaces, with extra space on Voyager trains. Bikes without a booking are allocated space on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pets: Limit of two pets per passenger. Pets must be transported in a carrier, although dogs may travel on a lead. Pets should not take up passenger space.
• Children: Folding prams must be stored in designated areas. Kids under 5 travel free, with savings of 50% for ages 5–15 on most fares. Use a Family & Friends Railcard for discounts of 1/3 on adult fares and 60% on child fares.
• Passenger Assist: CrossCountry offers passengers with reduced mobility or a disability assistance with planning and navigating their journey, which can be requested on the day or booked in advance.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.