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Compare train and bus 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 55m. 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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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Leicester.
You can get between Birmingham and Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Leicester is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leicester:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $7 (€7) from Birmingham to Leicester.
The quickest way to travel to Leicester from Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 48 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leicester by bus takes 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 33 miles (54 km) between Birmingham and Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Leicester is:
- 11 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Leicester from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Leicester:
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Leicester.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Leicester:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Leicester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Birmingham to Leicester tickets on Omio for $7 (€7).
- CrossCountry or Cross Country can take you to Leicester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Birmingham to Leicester for $6 (€5).
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 10 direct buses per day to take to Leicester with National Express.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Leicester with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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