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

The cheapest way to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham is to bus which costs £9 - £24 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Leicestershire and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicestershire to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Oakland Avenue and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Leicestershire and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Leicestershire to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Leicestershire to Birmingham?

The distance between Leicestershire and Birmingham is 43 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicestershire to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicestershire to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicestershire to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Leicestershire to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicestershire to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicestershire to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicestershire to Birmingham is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Leicestershire to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3325+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Leicestershire to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicestershire to Birmingham 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 38m
£24–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2h 29m
£10–24
Drive 43.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicestershire to Birminghamcar 43.5 mi
1h
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicestershire to Birminghamtaxi 43.5 mi
1h
£130–170

Leicestershire to Birmingham by bus and train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Leicestershire, 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 57 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.

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