Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Leatherhead to Birmingham

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Chiltern Railways

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Leatherhead to Birmingham

Trains to Birmingham from Leatherhead

First train

04:25

Last train

00:16

Departure stationLeatherhead
Arrival stationBirmingham
Journey time

From 2h 46m

Distance

106 miles (170 km)

Frequency

46 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Lumo, South Western Railway, Southern

Travel by train from Leatherhead to Birmingham

Looking to travel from Leatherhead to Birmingham by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Leatherhead to Birmingham takes around 4 hours 2 minutes, but can take just 2 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 46 trains per day from Leatherhead to Birmingham.

You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Lumo and South Western Railway trains operate on this route.

Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Leatherhead to Birmingham in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Leatherhead to Birmingham?

Want to know more about your journey from Leatherhead to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Birmingham from Leatherhead?

To travel to Birmingham from Leatherhead, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 4 hours and 2 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 46 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Leatherhead to Birmingham?

Trains from Leatherhead to Birmingham take an average of 4 hours and 2 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 46 minutes. You'll usually find 46 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Leatherhead and Birmingham by train?

The quickest journey time between Leatherhead and Birmingham by train is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Leatherhead to Birmingham?

No, there are no direct trains running from Leatherhead to Birmingham, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Leatherhead to Birmingham?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Leatherhead to Birmingham is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link