How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start at $8. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Leicester?

The average train trip from Birmingham to Leicester takes 49m and covers 49 km. The quickest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Leicester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 50 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Leicester?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Leicester departs at 7:06am. The latest train departs at 10:36pm.

Train Birmingham to Leicester from $7

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	46m	8:38am	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Coleshill Parkway	34m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	55m	8:17am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:52am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	9:52am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	1h 5m	8:27am	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	46m	8:38am	Narborough	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:22am	South Wigston	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	51m	8:43am	South Wigston	No tags
Train	9:22am	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	10:24am	South Wigston	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:52am	Birmingham New Street	44m	10:36am	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	11:36am	Coleshill Parkway	34m	12:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	9:52am	Birmingham New Street	56m	10:48am	Leicester	No tags
Train	10:52am	Birmingham New Street	56m	11:48am	Leicester	No tags
Train	11:22am	Birmingham New Street	48m	12:10pm	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:52pm	Birmingham New Street	59m	4:51pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Coleshill Parkway	34m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	55m	8:17am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:52am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:21am	Birmingham New Street	52m	9:13am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:52am	Birmingham New Street	52m	10:44am	South Wigston	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Coleshill Parkway	34m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	55m	8:17am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:52am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:21am	Birmingham New Street	52m	9:13am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:52pm	Birmingham New Street	59m	4:51pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Coleshill Parkway	34m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	55m	8:17am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:52am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:21am	Birmingham New Street	52m	9:13am	Leicester	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:52pm	Birmingham New Street	59m	4:51pm	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	3:36pm	Coleshill Parkway	34m	4:10pm	Leicester	Fastest
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	55m	8:17am	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:52am	Birmingham New Street	1h	8:52am	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:21am	Birmingham New Street	52m	9:13am	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:18 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

54 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $30	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $55	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $8

CrossCountry Birmingham Leicester recent customer reviews

The ticket price was very good and the train was on time

Ken F.

May 26, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Leicester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start at $8. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Leicester?
The average train trip from Birmingham to Leicester takes 49m and covers 49 km. The quickest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Leicester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 50 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Leicester?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Leicester departs at 7:06am. The latest train departs at 10:36pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$18

12-10

$19

Today

$19

12-12

$19

12-13

$17

12-14

$19

12-15

$16

12-16

$12

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $51 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-16.