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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:48 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Leicester to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leicester to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Birmingham NEC is 44.7 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 56 min.