What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Leicester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Birmingham to Leicester?

The distance between Birmingham and Leicester is 40 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £21 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Leicester?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leicester bus from?

Birmingham to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leicester train from?

Birmingham to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Leicester?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leicester is to train which takes 58 min and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £20 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Leicester bus arrive?

Birmingham to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Leicester train arrive?

Birmingham to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Leicester is 44 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Birmingham to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?

Book your Birmingham to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?

Book your Birmingham to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham to Leicester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
58 min
£21–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
1h 35m
£5–20
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Leicestershirerideshare 44.3 mi
1h 8m
£5
Drive 44 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Leicestercar 44 mi
48 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Leicestertaxi 44 mi
48 min
£130–170

Birmingham to Leicester by train

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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