4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Leicester
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Leicester will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 30 trains that leave Birmingham for Leicester on Fri, Jul 10, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G008015:19 AM0h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:14 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers- G666165:52 AM0h56Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:48 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G007878:52 AM1h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:52 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G666249:52 AM0h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G008418:21 AM0h52Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:13 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G008181:22 PM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way0 transfers
- G0081211:22 AM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G008212:22 PM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way0 transfers
- G008243:22 PM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way0 transfers
- G0080810:22 AM0h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leicester:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leicester costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 12m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Leicester trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00841 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00787 | 8:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 9:52 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00806 | 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h51 | 10:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66624 | 9:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 10:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00808 | 10:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h49 | 11:11 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66627 | 10:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00812 | 11:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00789 | 11:52 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h58 | 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00814 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h50 | 1:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00793 | 12:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 1:52 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00818 | 1:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 2:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66638 | 1:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 2:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00821 | 2:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 3:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66640 | 2:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 3:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00824 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 4:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66643 | 3:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 4:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00826 | 4:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h50 | 5:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00828 | 4:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 5:54 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66663 | 5:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h53 | 6:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00830 | 5:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h54 | 6:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66649 | 5:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 6:52 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00833 | 6:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 7:14 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66652 | 6:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h58 | 7:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00837 | 7:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 8:14 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66655 | 7:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 8:52 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00839 | 8:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h52 | 9:14 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00795 | 8:52 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 9:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00797 | 10:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 11:18 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Leicester from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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