How far is Leicester from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 35 miles (55 km).

What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Leicester without a car?

You can reach Leicester from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Birmingham to Leicester from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	1h 20m	08:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	1h 20m	08:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Leicester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	08:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	22:55	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	23:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	16:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 30m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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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 1 hour and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

34 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £22	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £30	Average duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 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.

23 October 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.

11 October 2024

The journey was seamless, on time and hitch free.

Solomon U.

6 June 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Leicester?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Leicester

How far is Leicester from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 35 miles (55 km).
What is the best way to go from Birmingham to Leicester without a car?
You can reach Leicester from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£11

17/11

£10

Today

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

£4

21/11

£5

22/11

£6

23/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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 £4 to £20 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 £4, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.