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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 21 Jun

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

48 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Birmingham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 56 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.

22:200h55

Leicester

23:15Birmingham

£81One-way

0 changes

19:180h56

Leicester

20:14Birmingham

£111One-way

0 changes

17:500h48

Leicester

18:38Birmingham

£121One-way

0 changes

16:500h48

Leicester

17:38Birmingham

£131One-way

0 changes

17:180h57

Leicester

18:15Birmingham

£131One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£10 Average Price	£10 Average Price Cheapest
1h 26m average duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 39m average duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leicester to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 20 June

Last updated at 05:02

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C23504	On time 07:50 Leicester station (LEI)	0h48	08:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesdirect
C23603	On time 08:15 Leicester station (LEI)	1h00	09:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesdirect
C23506	On time 08:50 Leicester station (LEI)	0h48	09:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesdirect
C23605	On time 09:16 Leicester station (LEI)	0h59	10:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesdirect
C23508	On time 09:50 Leicester station (LEI)	0h48	10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Leicester to Birmingham is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leicester to Birmingham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leicester to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leicester to Birmingham.

Trains

from £8

Coaches

from £9

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 56m. 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

54 km

Average train duration

56m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

48m

First train

06:18

Last train

22:56

Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry trains Leicester to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham from Leicester from £5 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from Leicester. 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.

Leicester to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 48 min
Cheapest Price: £5
CrossCountry frequency: 25 a day

Trains from Leicester to Birmingham: Journey Details

Getting from Leicester to Birmingham by train is easy with around 35 daily direct services plying the route from around 6:00 a.m. till late at night. The travel time from Leicester London Road to Birmingham New Street stations is around an hour with the fastest service covering the route in 48 minutes.

Taking the Train from Leicester

Trains from Leicester to Birmingham depart from Leicester Railway Station which is managed by East Midlands Trains and just a five minutes walk from the city's main shopping area. The station is well served with buses including the 48 and 80 which run to the university. Another alternative are taxis which can be easily booked to the station.

Getting into Birmingham by Train

As England's second largest city, Birmingham has much to offer the visitor. Once a major manufacturing hub for the East Midlands, today's Birmingham is a cultural centre. It's home to modern museums, galleries, theatre, outstanding shopping, and boasts a world-class symphony orchestra and ballet troupe. Services from Leicester arrive at Birmingham New Street Station, located right in the centre of the city by the Bullring Shopping Centre. Many bus routes pass the station with stops on nearby Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street. Taxis are plentiful with a rank on Navigation Street outside the Stephenson Street/Victoria Square exit.

FAQs: Leicester to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester 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.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Birmingham is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester to Birmingham train time is 48 min covering the 33 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Birmingham leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Birmingham leaves at 22: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Leicester to Birmingham without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There are 7 direct trains from Leicester to Birmingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Leicester to Birmingham train with CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Birmingham from Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 56.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leicester, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Birmingham is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Leicester including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Birmingham

Leicester

Birmingham

The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Birmingham.

Leicester

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

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

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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Public transport options for Leicester