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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leicestershire is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Leicester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Leicestershire?

The distance between Birmingham and Leicestershire is 44 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leicestershire without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Birmingham to Leicestershire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leicestershire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leicestershire train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Leicestershire?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leicestershire is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Birmingham to Leicestershire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Leicestershire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Leicestershire?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Leicestershire is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Birmingham to Leicestershire.

Where can I stay near Leicestershire?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Leicestershire.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 40m
£26–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
1h 52m
£10–23
Drive 45.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Leicestershirecar 45.9 mi
52 min
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Leicestershiretaxi 45.9 mi
52 min
£140–180
Train, line 48 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 48
2h 26m
£23–33

Birmingham to Leicestershire by train, foot, and bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Leicestershire, 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 £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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