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Coach from Leeds to Birmingham: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations
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Coach from Leeds to Birmingham
Looking for cheap coach travel from Leeds to Birmingham? We run up to 15 coaches a day from Leeds Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station, with one-way fares from £7.40* and a fastest journey time of just 3 hours. Skip the stress of driving on the motorway or paying peak train fares - our coach from Leeds to Birmingham gets you there comfortably and for less. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Leeds to Birmingham journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 3hrs |
Cheapest price | From £7.40 * |
Distance (approx) | 191km |
No. of stops | 1 (132 service, other services use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 2:30am/18:30pm (from Leeds Coach Station) |
Departing from Leeds
Leeds Coach Station sits in the heart of the city centre on York Street. Dozens of local bus routes serve the station and there's a taxi rank nearby, so catching your bus from Leeds to Birmingham couldn't be easier. With departures starting in the early hours, you can board a coach to Birmingham well before the morning rush - ideal if you've got an early flight to catch or a full day planned. Take a look at our Leeds Coach Station facilities page for more information.
Arriving at Birmingham
Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth has a dedicated taxi rank right outside and plenty of bus stops for onward travel across the city. The station is just a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a 10-minute walk from New Street rail station. If you're heading to the airport, our 180 service covers the Leeds to Birmingham Airport route, stopping at BHX along the way. Find out more at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.
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Our Leeds to Birmingham services and stops
We run coaches from Leeds to Birmingham on six different routes. Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey.
Our 131 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Sheffield (Meadowhall)
Sheffield Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station
Our 132 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Nottingham, Broad Marsh Bus Station
Birmingham Coach Station
Our 133 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Sheffield Meadowhall
Sheffield Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station
Our 134 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Sheffield (Meadowhall)
Derby
Birmingham Coach Station
Our 180 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Sheffield Coach Station
Nottingham Station Street
Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
Birmingham Airport (BHX), also for NEC
Birmingham Coach Station
Our 183 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:
Leeds Coach Station
Nottingham Station Street
Leicester, St Margaret's Bus Station
Birmingham Coach Station
Leeds to Birmingham route map
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Other routes to Birmingham
Perfect for
✅ Students travelling between Leeds and Birmingham universities, with affordable fares that keep more cash in your pocket
✅ Football fans heading to Villa Park or St Andrew's without the hassle of parking or pricey train tickets
✅ Weekend explorers keen on a city break to Birmingham's Bullring, Cadbury World, or the Jewellery Quarter
Fancy a trip to the Second City? Book your tickets to Birmingham now.
Frequently asked questions
Our first coach departs Leeds Coach Station at 2:30am, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 6:45am.
The last coach departs Leeds Coach Station at 18:30pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 21:30pm.
We offer great-value fares on the Leeds to Birmingham bus route. Book early for the best prices and use the Journey Planner to check availability on your travel date.
Our fastest coaches from Leeds to Birmingham make it a quick, direct ride. Exact times vary by service, so check the Journey Planner for details on your chosen travel date.
Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares can be amended, though excess fees may apply. Visit our tickets page for details. You can also add Change and Go to your booking for just £5 per journey, letting you board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
Yes, we run regular coaches to Leeds from Birmingham Coach Station every day. Search for a bus to Leeds using the Journey Planner to find return times and book your tickets.
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