What is the distance between Birmingham and Leicester?

The distance between the two cities is 35 miles (55 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Leicester?

If you're headed to Leicester from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Birmingham to Leicester from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, 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$8 - $21	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $38	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Leicester?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have reported a seamless and timely journey with the bus service. While some mentioned traffic delays, they acknowledged that these were beyond the control of the coach service itself.

National Express Birmingham Leicester recent customer reviews

I payed extra for the insurance to cover my trip. Unfortunately the plain was late and I missed my connection. I spoke to another driver whom did not seem to know when the next bus was and also told I would have to buy new ticket. I explained I had paid for insurance to cover any unfortunate delays. All I got was a shrug of shoulders and said I got no idea of time of next bus not my problem. So I ended up paying £55 for a taxi not a happy customer!

Anita T.

October 23, 2025

the bus was cheap, on time. The driver kind and helpful.What I like is that there is a possibility to charge electronic devices via USB

Izabela D.

October 11, 2024

The journey was seamless, on time and hitch free.

Solomon U.

June 6, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Leicester by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Leicester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Leicester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$6

11/21

$10

Today

$7

11/23

$7

11/24

$7

11/25

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.