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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange is to bus via Sainsbury's which costs £6 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Birmingham Interchange?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Birmingham Interchange?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange?

The distance between Leicester and Birmingham Interchange is 49 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birmingham Interchange bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birmingham Interchange train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange?

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham Interchange bus arrive?

Leicester to Birmingham Interchange bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham Interchange train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Birmingham Interchange is 36 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange.

Where can I stay near Birmingham Interchange?

There are 3692+ hotels available in Birmingham Interchange.

Leicester to Birmingham Interchange - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Birmingham Interchange by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 31m
£19–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777 / ...
1h 42m
£6–10
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Birmingham Interchangecar 35.4 mi
37 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Birmingham Interchangetaxi 35.4 mi
37 min
£150–190
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Trinity Parkbus X1
2h 29m
£8–11
Bus via Sainsbury's
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
3h 47m
£6

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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