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The journey from Leicester to Birmingham New Street on the fastest train in 2h, usually 2h. Each day, 25 trains leave from Leicester, starting at 09:40 and ending at 22:20. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with TrainPal.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:40 Leicester | 11:40 Birmingham New Street | On time | 2h | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
10:20 Leicester | 12:20 Birmingham New Street | On time | 2h | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
11:20 Leicester | 13:20 Birmingham New Street | On time | 2h | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
12:20 Leicester | 14:20 Birmingham New Street | On time | 2h | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
12:50 Leicester | 14:50 Birmingham New Street | On time | 2h | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Leicester to Birmingham New Street. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 09:40 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 22:20 |
| Departure station | Leicester |
| Arrival station | Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | 34 miles (55 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h |
| Price | From £3.90 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains |
CrossCountry will take you from Leicester to Birmingham New Street by train in just 48 minutes. With a twice-hourly service, you can be flexible about your travel plans, too.
On your journey, as the built-up area of Leicester moves behind you, there'll be plenty of countryside and farmland to enjoy from your window seat. Slowly, the East Midlands gives way to the West Midlands and the bustle of activity picks up as you reach the bright lights of Birmingham, one of the biggest cities in the country.
This route is operated by CrossCountry. As their name indicates, they are responsible for much of the rail traffic heading north from the South West of England. They run high-speed trains that are modern and comfortable, ensuring an easy journey on the Leicester to Birmingham New Street train route.
Leicester Station is located right in the heart of the city centre. The main entrance can be found on the major A6 road. The city's extensive bus network offers several options to reach the station, which also offers secure cycle parking for 222 bikes.
From Leicester, it's possible to reach many other destinations, either directly or with a simple change. East Midlands Railway operates the mainline London-Sheffield route and also runs the station itself. That route also stops at Derby and offers connections to both East Midlands Airport and London Luton Airport. Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport are reachable on a direct CrossCountry service.
There are several stops on the line from Leicester to Birmingham New Street. Different services will stop at different stations. The fastest services will call at Nuneaton and Coleshill Parkway, whereas slower ones may stop at South Wigston (though only a small number of services stop here), Narborough, Hinckley (Leics), Nuneaton, Coleshill Parkway and Water Orton.
When you take the Leicester to Birmingham New Street train, you'll arrive at Birmingham New Street Station. It's the largest of the three main stations in the city and the busiest outside London. There is a grand staircase entrance at the junction between Station Street and Hill Street, but step-free access is available just around the corner. Local buses serve the station from across the city. To get to the station via the West Midlands Metro tram system, you'll need to jump off at the Grand Central stop (which is named after the adjacent shopping centre).
Many big destinations are accessible directly from Birmingham New Street. Avanti West Coast runs frequent trains to London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, with other major stops en route. CrossCountry trains will take you to Manchester, Bristol, Plymouth, Nottingham, Bournemouth, Oxford, Leeds and Newcastle. West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway and Transport for Wales provide services here, too.
Birmingham is the UK's second city, at the heart of the West Midlands. Whatever your interests, you'll find plenty to enjoy. There are shops to cover every taste, with multiple shopping centres and city centre high street names. The city is also home to some of the most iconic museums, venues, architecture and hotels in the country.
If you're making the trip from Leicester to Birmingham New Street and want to save money, check if you're eligible for any Railcard discounts. You could save a third off your off-peak fare! Meanwhile, we've pulled together some more useful info so you can get the best from your upcoming journey.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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