The average train between Birmingham International and Leicester takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham International to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham International and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham International is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham International to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Birmingham International to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham International to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Birmingham International to Leicester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham International and Leicester is 45.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 58 min.