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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 13m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 18m
£19–32

Leicester to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 11m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 11m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 20m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country1h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 57 min.

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