How much is the train ticket from Leicester to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham start from $6. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leicester to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Leicester to Birmingham is 48m, covering a distance of 30 miles (49 km). The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Leicester to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 42 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leicester to Birmingham?

The earliest train departs from Leicester to Birmingham at 7:07am. And the latest train departs at 10:56pm.

Train Leicester to Birmingham from $6

Next train departures

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:28am	Narborough	45m	12:13pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:50am	Leicester	34m	9:24am	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leicester	52m	7:59am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:22am	Leicester	56m	8:18am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:50am	Leicester	55m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:30pm	Narborough	45m	2:15pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	12:50pm	Leicester	34m	1:24pm	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	10:20am	Leicester	55m	11:15am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:18am	Leicester	56m	12:14pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	12:20pm	Leicester	55m	1:15pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:29am	Narborough	46m	11:15am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:50am	Leicester	34m	9:24am	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leicester	52m	7:59am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:22am	Leicester	56m	8:18am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:50am	Leicester	55m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:25am	Narborough	50m	10:15am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:50am	Leicester	34m	9:24am	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leicester	52m	7:59am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:22am	Leicester	56m	8:18am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:50am	Leicester	55m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:01pm	Narborough	44m	6:45pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:50am	Leicester	34m	9:24am	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leicester	52m	7:59am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:22am	Leicester	56m	8:18am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:50am	Leicester	55m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:29am	Narborough	46m	11:15am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:50am	Leicester	34m	9:24am	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leicester	52m	7:59am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:22am	Leicester	56m	8:18am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:50am	Leicester	55m	8:45am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:16 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. 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 - $29	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $38	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	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. Travelers 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 $6

CrossCountry Leicester Birmingham recent customer reviews

Train was on time and ticket price is reasonable

Hema R.

September 29, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Birmingham 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 Leicester to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham start from $6. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leicester to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Leicester to Birmingham is 48m, covering a distance of 30 miles (49 km). The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Leicester to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 42 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leicester to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Leicester to Birmingham at 7:07am. And the latest train departs at 10:56pm.

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

$14

12/10

$19

Today

$14

12/12

$13

12/13

$7

12/14

$12

12/15

$12

12/16

$12

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 13, 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 Leicester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $37 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 $7 which is on 2025-12-13.