What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to West Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to West Midlands is to bus and line 87 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to West Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to West Midlands is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Blue Gates via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Leicester to West Midlands?

The distance between Leicester and West Midlands is 43 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to West Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £22 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to West Midlands?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Leicester to West Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to West Midlands bus from?

Leicester to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to West Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to West Midlands?

The best way to get from Leicester to West Midlands is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 87 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Leicester to West Midlands bus arrive?

Leicester to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Leicester to West Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to West Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to West Midlands is 47 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Leicester to West Midlands.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to West Midlands?

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Leicester to West Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 87 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to West Midlands 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 23m
£22–32
Bus, line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Blue Gatesbus 87
1h 43m
£7–10
Drive 46.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to West Midlandscar 46.6 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to West Midlandstaxi 46.6 mi
53 min
£200–250
Bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Markets to Crocketts Lanebus 80
2h 36m
£11–24

Leicester to West Midlands by train

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Blue Gates via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Newhall Street in around 1h 43m.

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