The average train between Leicester and West Midlands takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Leicester to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Leicester to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and West Midlands is 58.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 57 min.