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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 prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Leicester to Birmingham.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Birmingham:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Birmingham costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 10 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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