How to travel from Birmingham to Leicester

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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 an average ticket price of kr72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr72, while a train costs an average of kr126.

Distance: 34 miles (55 km)

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kr126

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kr72

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1h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 13m

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1h 45m

Average total duration

1h 15m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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from Birmingham to Leicester

How to get from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 PM1h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    11:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    kr861One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 PM1h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    11:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    kr861One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00820
    2:22 PM0h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    3:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    kr1231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00815
    12:22 PM0h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    kr1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00827
    4:22 PM0h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    5:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    kr1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00840
    8:22 PM0h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    9:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    kr1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM1h05
    Birmingham
    8:05 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    kr1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM1h05
    Birmingham
    4:20 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    kr1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM1h15
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    1:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    kr1211One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Leicester is a bus with an average price of kr72.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Leicester:

A bus is kr53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Leicester costing on average kr126.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 43m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Birmingham to Leicester is approximately 34 miles (55 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Leicester is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Leicester with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.
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