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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Leicester?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Leicester is 49m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on 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 07:06. And the latest train departs at 22:36.

Train Birmingham to Leicester from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	46m	08:38	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	16:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:17	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	09:52	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	1h 5m	08:27	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	46m	08:38	Narborough	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:22	South Wigston	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	51m	08:43	South Wigston	No tags
Train	09:22	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	10:24	South Wigston	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:52	Birmingham New Street	44m	10:36	Narborough	Cheapest
Train	11:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	12:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	09:52	Birmingham New Street	56m	10:48	Leicester	No tags
Train	10:52	Birmingham New Street	56m	11:48	Leicester	No tags
Train	11:22	Birmingham New Street	48m	12:10	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:52	Birmingham New Street	59m	16:51	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	16:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:17	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:21	Birmingham New Street	52m	09:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:52	Birmingham New Street	52m	10:44	South Wigston	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	16:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:17	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:21	Birmingham New Street	52m	09:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:52	Birmingham New Street	59m	16:51	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	16:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:17	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:21	Birmingham New Street	52m	09:13	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:52	Birmingham New Street	59m	16:51	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	15:36	Coleshill Parkway	34m	16:10	Leicester	Fastest
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	55m	08:17	Leicester	No tags
Train	07:52	Birmingham New Street	1h	08:52	Leicester	No tags
Train	08:21	Birmingham New Street	52m	09:13	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:18 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

34 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £16	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £30	Average duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	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 £5

CrossCountry Birmingham Leicester recent customer reviews

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

Ken F.

26 May 2025

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Leicester by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Leicester?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Leicester is 49m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on 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 07:06. And the latest train departs at 22:36.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£10

10/12

£10

Today

£10

12/12

£11

13/12

£10

14/12

£10

15/12

£9

16/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £28 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 £7, which is on 2025-12-16.