How to travel from Birmingham to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Leicester is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 48min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leicester.

  • Duration58min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Leicester.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

TOA Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Leicester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Birmingham and Leicester is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Birmingham and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester is to take a taxi which takes around 48min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Leicester. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Leicester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.

CrossCountry run train services between Birmingham and Leicester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Leicester. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Leicester with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Leicester. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 58min.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Leicester. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Leicester

Transport options from Birmingham to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
£34($40)
hourly64km (40 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
£6($7)
every 2 hours71km (44 miles)
Taxi
48min
£110($130)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
48min
£13($15)
on demand71km (44 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester