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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:451h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:55Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes- 7:451h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:55Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
15:151h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:20Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes- 1:001h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:30Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
- 18:151h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:25Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
- 15:151h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:20Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
- 7:451h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:55Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
- 11:451h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:55Leicester station (LEI)£91One-way0 changes
- 18:151h10Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:25Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
- 1:001h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:30Leicester station (LEI)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 55 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) coaches for today, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 8:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h55 | 11:25 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h10 | 12:55 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h05 | 16:20 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 23:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h30 | 2:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI).
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) with National Express, Megabus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Leicester station (LEI) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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