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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC is to bus which costs £7 - £17 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Birmingham NEC?

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

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Birmingham NEC?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to Birmingham NEC?

The distance between Leicester and Birmingham NEC is 48 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Birmingham NEC?

The best way to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham NEC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Birmingham NEC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Birmingham NEC?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Birmingham NEC is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Leicester to Birmingham NEC.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham NEC?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Birmingham NEC 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 17m
£24–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777 / ...
1h 29m
£7–17
Drive 36.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Birmingham NECcar 36.5 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Birmingham NECtaxi 36.5 mi
40 min
£110–140
Bus via Sainsbury's
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham International Stationbus X1
3h 31m

Leicester to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.8 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Birmingham NEC, 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 Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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