The average train between Leicester and Birmingham International takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Birmingham International. 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 International. 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 International at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birmingham International. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Birmingham International station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Leicester to Birmingham International train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Birmingham International train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leicester to Birmingham International train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Birmingham International is 45.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 56 min.