Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

48 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 6 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 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 57 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.

CrossCountryC01403
07:500h55
Leicester station (LEI)
08:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£131One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23506
09:500h48
Leicester station (LEI)
10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£141One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23603
09:151h00
Leicester station (LEI)
10:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£221One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23600
07:220h56
Leicester station (LEI)
08:18Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£221One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23504
08:500h48
Leicester station (LEI)
09:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£221One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 55 km

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Coach

£11

Average Price

£9

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Cheapest

1h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

54m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

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30m

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Live departures

Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 9 July
Last updated at 08:20
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC23600
On time
06:22 Leicester station (LEI)
0h56
07:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC01403
On time
06:50 Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
07:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23601
On time
07:18 Leicester station (LEI)
0h57
08:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23504
On time
07:50 Leicester station (LEI)
0h48
08:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23603
On time
08:15 Leicester station (LEI)
1h00
09:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
55 km
Average train duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
48m
First train
05:18
Last train
21:56
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train providers: CrossCountry trains Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

You can travel by train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with CrossCountry for as low as £4. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM). 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.

Train information from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 48 min
  • Cheapest Price: £4
  • CrossCountry frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM).
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
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 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
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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