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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 CHF7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. 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 CHF7, while a train costs an average of CHF13.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF13 Average price | CHF7 Average price Cheapest | CHF23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Birmingham costing on average CHF13.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around CHF13 compared to roughly CHF23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF10. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- XC002100 · K668277:11 AM1h27Leicester station (LEI)8:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF71One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- XC002100 · K668277:11 AM1h27Leicester station (LEI)8:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF71One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus6:50 AM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street QueenswayCHF111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- XC001800 · K668267:55 AM1h43Leicester station (LEI)9:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF71One-way1 transfer
- XC002000 · G669365:48 AM1h58Leicester station (LEI)7:46 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF71One-way1 transfer
- XC029800 · G010549:50 PM1h25Leicester station (LEI)11:15 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)CHF91One-way1 transfer
- NX1838:05 PM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:15 PMBirmingham, Coach StationCHF111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:35 PM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:45 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street QueenswayCHF111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:35 PMBirminghamCHF131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Birmingham costing on average CHF13.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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