How much is the train ticket from Leicester to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham start from R 103. The average price for this train route is around R 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leicester to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Leicester to Birmingham is 48m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leicester to Birmingham route?

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

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

The earliest train from Leicester to Birmingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 22:56.

Train Leicester to Birmingham from R 90

Next train departures

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:29	Narborough	46m	20:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:50	Leicester	34m	16:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	15:18	Leicester	57m	16:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:50	Leicester	48m	16:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:18	Leicester	57m	17:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:30	Narborough	45m	14:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	12:50	Leicester	34m	13:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	10:20	Leicester	55m	11:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	11:18	Leicester	56m	12:14	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	12:20	Leicester	55m	13:15	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:33	Narborough	45m	08:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:50	Leicester	34m	09:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leicester	52m	07:59	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:22	Leicester	56m	08:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	55m	08:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:25	Narborough	50m	10:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:50	Leicester	34m	09:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leicester	52m	07:59	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:22	Leicester	56m	08:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	55m	08:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:01	Narborough	44m	18:45	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:50	Leicester	34m	09:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leicester	52m	07:59	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:22	Leicester	56m	08:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	55m	08:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:29	Narborough	46m	11:15	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:50	Leicester	34m	09:24	Coleshill Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leicester	52m	07:59	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:22	Leicester	56m	08:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	55m	08:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:04 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 135, 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 priceR 125 - R 491	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 103 - R 657	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 135 - R 135	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 R 103

CrossCountry Leicester Birmingham recent customer reviews

Train was on time and ticket price is reasonable

Hema R.

29 September 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 103. The average price for this train route is around R 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leicester to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Leicester to Birmingham is 48m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest train can get you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leicester to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 42 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leicester to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Leicester to Birmingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 22:56.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 320

11/12

R 226

Today

R 213

13/12

R 115

14/12

R 207

15/12

R 155

16/12

R 206

17/12

R 213

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Birmingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 115

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 R 115 to R 599 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 R 115, which is on 2025-12-13.