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Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) train with CrossCountry

Fri, 25 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI)

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

1 h 18 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

CrossCountry
06:481h24
Leicester station (LEI)
08:12Birmingham International (BHI)
£131One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
08:501h18
Leicester station (LEI)
10:08Birmingham International (BHI)
£211One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
18:501h18
Leicester station (LEI)
20:08Birmingham International (BHI)
£221One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
45 km
Average train duration
1h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
7
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 18m
First train
05:48
Last train
19:18
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI)

CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains will get you from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: £9
  • CrossCountry frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI) 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 station (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI).
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham International (BHI)

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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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