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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 9m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Leicester to Birmingham?

The distance between Leicester and Birmingham is 40 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £21 - £30.

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

The train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham is to train which takes 56 min and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £21 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham bus arrive?

Leicester to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Birmingham is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Leicester to Birmingham.

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

Book your Leicester to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3335+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Birmingham?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
56 min
£21–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
1h 45m
£5–21
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Birminghamrideshare 45.1 mi
1h 9m
£5
Drive 44.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Birminghamcar 44.6 mi
48 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Birminghamtaxi 44.6 mi
48 min
£140–170

Leicester to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–30 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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