The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
5
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 £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 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)£461One-way0 changes
6:480h58Leicester station (LEI)7:46Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
7:070h52Leicester station (LEI)7:59Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
7:220h56Leicester station (LEI)8:18Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
7:500h55Leicester station (LEI)8:45Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
8:500h48Leicester station (LEI)9:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
9:500h48Leicester station (LEI)10:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
10:500h48Leicester station (LEI)11:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
11:500h48Leicester station (LEI)12:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-way0 changes
12:500h48Leicester station (LEI)13:38Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£461One-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 £9. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 55 km
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1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)
Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:50, the last at 13:50. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 49m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 13:50 |
Last train 13:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester station (LEI) to Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) and Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front



