- Distance: 39.3 mi
- Duration: 52 min
The average train between Leicester and Birmingham takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Birmingham. 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 Leicester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Leicester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leicester to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Birmingham is 54.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 56 min.
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