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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Birmingham costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 10m faster (53m by train vs 1h 3m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 vs $28). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Birmingham
How to get from Leicester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:35 PM 1h05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 5:40 PM Birmingham $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:35 PM 1h05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 5:40 PM Birmingham $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00959
10:50 AM 0h48 Leicester station (LEI) 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G01053
9:18 PM 0h57 Leicester station (LEI) 10:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G66978
10:25 PM 0h57 Leicester station (LEI) 11:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G00955
8:50 AM 0h48 Leicester station (LEI) 9:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
6:50 AM 1h05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 7:55 AM Birmingham $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX777
9:50 PM 1h45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 11:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX777
6:05 PM 1h55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 8:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Birmingham costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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