Trains tickets from Leicester to Birmingham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Narborough
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Coleshill Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: February 24 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: February 24 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Leicester to Birmingham: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$11
Average train trip duration47m
Number of daily trains44
Earliest train departure6:59am
Distance53 km
Latest train departure10:37pm

Leicester to Birmingham Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Birmingham

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Birmingham cost?

    The average train ticket price from Leicester to Birmingham is US$11. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Leicester to Birmingham?

    A train trip between Leicester and Birmingham is around 47m, although the fastest train will take about 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 55 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Leicester and Birmingham?

    The number of trains from Leicester to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 44. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Leicester to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Leicester to Birmingham?

    When taking the train from Leicester to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02-21
US$9
02-22
US$9
Today
US$9
02-24
US$5
02-25
US$9
02-26
US$5
02-27
US$9
02-28
US$9
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Birmingham was searched and found on Feb 26, 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$30 for a train ticket from Leicester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5 which is on 2025-02-26.

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By choosing the train between Leicester and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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