It takes an average of 55m to travel from Leicester to Birmingham New Street by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (55 km). There are normally 48 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Birmingham New Street and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:48 | |
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Last train | 22:56 | |
Departure station | Leicester | |
Arrival station | Birmingham New Street | |
Journey time | From 48m | |
Distance | 34 miles (55 km) | |
Frequency | 48 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £8.10 | |
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Planning a day out and looking to travel from Leicester to Birmingham New Street by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street usually takes around 55m but can take just 48m on the fastest CrossCountry services, with around 42 trains running on this popular route every day. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as direct services are available.
If you want to snap up the cheapest fares, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends. To save even more, you can also buy a Railcard and get up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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The average journey time by train between Leicester and Birmingham New Street is 55 minutes, with around 48 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street is 48 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Leicester to Birmingham New Street can start from as little as £8.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leicester to Birmingham New Street without having to change trains. There are 48 direct trains from Leicester to Birmingham New Street each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street leaves at 04:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street leaves at 22:56. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Leicester to Birmingham New Street cover a distance of around 34 miles (55 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham New Street to Leicester.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Birmingham New Street is right for you.
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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