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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 44 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) every day 26 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.
6:170h58Leicester station (LEI)7:15Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes- 6:480h58Leicester station (LEI)7:46Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 7:070h52Leicester station (LEI)7:59Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 7:220h56Leicester station (LEI)8:18Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 7:500h55Leicester station (LEI)8:45Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 8:500h48Leicester station (LEI)9:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 9:500h48Leicester station (LEI)10:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 10:500h48Leicester station (LEI)11:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 11:500h48Leicester station (LEI)12:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
- 12:500h48Leicester station (LEI)13:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£451One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 55 km
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1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 21:11 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h50 | 23:01 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 21:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 22:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 22:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h22 | 23:28 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 22:25 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 23:22 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:56 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 23:44 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
| 1:44 Leicester station (LEI) | 5h08 | 6:52 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 5:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h35 | 7:23 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 6:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 7:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:37 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h19 | 7:56 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 6:48 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 7:46 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:07 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h52 | 7:59 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:22 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 8:18 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h24 | 9:07 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 7:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h55 | 8:45 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 9:24 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 8:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 9:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:38 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h26 | 10:04 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 8:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 9:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h15 | 10:24 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 9:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h00 | 10:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:40 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h26 | 11:06 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 9:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 10:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h14 | 11:24 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 10:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h59 | 11:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 11:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 12:04 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 11:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h55 | 12:13 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 12:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h00 | 13:06 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 12:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 13:14 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 13:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:07 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 14:04 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 13:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h56 | 14:14 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 14:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:07 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h59 | 15:06 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 14:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 15:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 15:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 16:04 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 15:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 16:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h48 | 16:38 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1h00 | 17:06 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1 change | |
| 16:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 17:15 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 08:15. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 8:15 |
Last train 8:15 |
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Most Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trains use the Leicester to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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.
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