How to travel from Birmingham to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Leeds is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Birmingham to Leeds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance191km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Birmingham and Leeds is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Birmingham and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is to take the bus which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 60m.

CrossCountry run train services between Birmingham and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Birmingham and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Leeds. The distance is around 191km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Leeds

Transport options from Birmingham to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
£16($19)
every 20 mins190km (118 miles)
Train
1h 60m
£63($75)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£33($39)
on demand191km (118 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds