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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Leicester (LEI)

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40

train journeys
per day

34

miles (55 kms)

48 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 00:28

first / last train

34

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Leicester , with 34 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 6 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Leicester is approximately 34 miles (55 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 23 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 48 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Leicester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:19
    55 mins Direct
    06:14
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:52
    56 mins Direct
    06:48
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:22
    48 mins Direct
    07:10
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:52
    1 hrs 1 min Direct
    07:53
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:22
    55 mins Direct
    08:17
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:52
    1 hrs Direct
    08:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:22
    51 mins Direct
    09:13
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs Direct
    09:52
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:12
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:52
    59 mins Direct
    10:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:22
    50 mins Direct
    11:12
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:52
    59 mins Direct
    11:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:22
    48 mins Direct
    12:10
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:52
    58 mins Direct
    12:50
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:22
    49 mins Direct
    13:11
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:52
    59 mins Direct
    13:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:22
    48 mins Direct
    14:10
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:52
    59 mins Direct
    14:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:22
    48 mins Direct
    15:10
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:52
    59 mins Direct
    15:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Leicester
    Birmingham New Street to Leicester

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham New Street and Leicester

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 34 direct services per day from Birmingham New Street to Leicester

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birmingham New Street and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.