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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
55 km
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 35 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 35 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
G0098218:500h48Leicester station (LEI)19:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 changes- G0105019:180h57Leicester station (LEI)20:15Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes
- G0098419:500h48Leicester station (LEI)20:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes
- G0096011:500h48Leicester station (LEI)12:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£61One-way0 changes
- G6696317:180h56Leicester station (LEI)18:14Birmingham New Street (BHM)£71One-way0 changes
- G009558:500h48Leicester station (LEI)9:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£171One-way0 changes
- G009569:500h48Leicester station (LEI)10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
- G0095910:500h48Leicester station (LEI)11:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
- G0097416:500h48Leicester station (LEI)17:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£171One-way0 changes
- G0098218:500h48Leicester station (LEI)19:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£51One-way0 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 £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 55 km
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1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00959 | Delayed 9:55 10:50Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 10:41 10:41Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66946 | On time 11:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h55 | 12:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00960 | 11:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 12:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66947 | On time 12:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 13:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00964 | 12:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 13:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66952 | On time 13:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 14:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00966 | On time 13:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 14:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66953 | On time 14:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 15:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00969 | On time 14:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 15:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66958 | On time 15:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 16:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00973 | On time 15:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 16:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66960 | On time 16:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 17:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00974 | On time 16:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 17:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66963 | On time 17:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 18:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00977 | On time 17:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h55 | 18:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66966 | On time 18:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 19:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00982 | On time 18:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 19:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01050 | On time 19:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 20:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00984 | On time 19:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 20:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01128 | On time 20:20 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 21:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00988 | On time 20:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 21:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01053 | On time 21:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 22:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00990 | On time 21:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 22:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66978 | On time 22:25 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 23:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 August | |||||
| G66932 | 6:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 7:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66935 | 6:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 7:46 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00950 | 7:07 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h52 | 7:59 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66937 | 7:22 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 8:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00952 | On time 7:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h55 | 8:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01046 | 8:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 9:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00955 | 8:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 9:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66941 | 9:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h00 | 10:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00956 | 9:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66942 | 10:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h59 | 11:15 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 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 48m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 21:56 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Leicester to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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