How to get from Birmingham to Leicester
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You can get from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Birmingham to Leicester on 19 Oct we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Birmingham and Leicester
 | Distance | 33 miles (54 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £7 - £11 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £7 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £11 • 48 min |
 | Popular travel companies | National Express or Cross Country |
Travel 33 miles (54 km) by coach or train from Birmingham to Leicester. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 48 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £7. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Birmingham to Leicester.
General Information about the journey from Birmingham to Leicester
The journey between these two cities is a convenient one, with a distance of only 42 miles between them. The quickest and easiest way to complete the journey is to take the train. Services run throughout the day and are very affordable. It is also easy to travel via coach, as the journey time is only a little over 1 hour. Two major motorways connect the cities, as well as connecting them to the rest of the West Midlands, so travelling by road is fast and stress-free.
Buses from Birmingham to Leicester
National Express runs buses throughout the day. Buses leave from Birmingham coach station, and arrive at Leicester coach station, with the earliest bus leaving at early in the morning and leave at regular intervals until the early evening. All National Express services between Birmingham and Leicester run direct, with no changeovers.
Trains from Birmingham to Leicester
Travelling between these cities by train is easy, as services run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day. The earliest train leaves Birmingham's New Street station very early in the morning and the last train departs in the late evening. Services run directly, with no changeovers. Ticket prices can vary depending on the time of day and the journey time can also vary, but usually, takes around 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Travel Tips
There are 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Leicester including taking a coach or train.
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester. Tickets for a coach cost on average £7.
This is compared to other travel options to Leicester:
A coach is about £5 less than a train, which costs on average £11 for this trip.
The fastest way to get to Leicester from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leicester that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Leicester by coach can take on average 1 h 10 min.
The distance between Birmingham and Leicester is around 33 miles (54 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Leicester is:
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Birmingham to Leicester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Leicester:
- Coaches most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Leicester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Leicester:
- You can travel from Birmingham to Leicester by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £7 with National Express from Birmingham to Leicester.
- You can travel between Birmingham and Leicester by train with Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £11 with Cross Country from Birmingham to Leicester.
When planning your trip from Birmingham to Leicester, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Coach tickets cost on average £7 one way.
- Train tickets are costing £11 one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Birmingham to Leicester online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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