What is the distance between Leicester and Birmingham?

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

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Winterbourne House and Garden, Gas Street Basin, Spa, The National Sea Life and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

Bus Leicester to Birmingham from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	11:35pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 10m	12:55am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	9:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 45m	11:35pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	1:20am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	1:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:20am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:20am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:20am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:20am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	5:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:20am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:23 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 - $51	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $39	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users report a positive travel experience with comfortable journeys and professional, friendly staff. The drivers are noted for their careful driving, contributing to a sense of safety during the trip. Although one review mentioned a minor delay in departure time, overall satisfaction remains high due to smooth rides and excellent service.

National Express Leicester Birmingham recent customer reviews

Journey was fine, didn’t realise it was via Coventry but we had plenty of time anyway. Good value for money. Will use again if flying from Birmingham. Normally fly from EMA but no flights till March to Corvera

Gerry N.

February 19, 2025

Smooth journey. Pleasant careful driver. One gripe - the bus was 6 minutes late in leaving. Perfect drop off at airport.

Barbara D.

June 2, 2023

Everything was excellent. The staff we're so friendly and helpful. The drive was smooth and didn't make me feel sick unlike London buses.

Natasha M.

September 7, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Birmingham?

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

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Leicester and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$5

11/18

$12

Today

$5

11/20

$5

11/21

$7

11/22

$7

11/23

$7

11/24

$7

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Leicester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.