4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Birmingham will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 buses that leave Leicester for Birmingham on Thu, Apr 02, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:30 PM1h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:05 PM1h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:25 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
NX15112:45 PM1h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:35 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM1h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:10 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:55 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:25 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$91One-way0 transfers
- NX1509:50 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Leicester to Birmingham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Leicester to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Birmingham buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:05 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 12:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX151 | Delayed 3:50 PM 11:45 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 2:00 PM 2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX150 | 3:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 4:25 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 4:35 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX183 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 8:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
| NX777 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h35 | 4:05 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX180 | 4:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 5:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:55 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX150 | 8:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
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Buses from Leicester to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Leicester to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Birmingham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leicester to Birmingham
10 buses from Leicester to Birmingham depart every day from Monday to Saturday, operated by National Express Services. The first bus leaves at around 5:30 a.m. while the last departure is at just after 7:30 p.m. There is an additional departure on Sunday evenings at around 11:30 p.m. The route is direct and takes approximately one hour.
What are the departure and arrival points of buses from Leicester to Birmingham?
Departure Station:Buses from Leicester to Birmingham depart from the city's centrally located St Margaret's Bus Station. The bus station is 15 minutes walk from Leicester Train Station and offers facilities that include a parking lot and cab rank. Local buses serving the town and surrounding areas leave from the bus station.
Arrival Station:Birmingham Coach Station is a large and busy transport hub located in the centre of the city. It has convenient links to Birmingham's local bus routes and the Midland Metro light rail network. The coach station has a cab rank and parking loting.
Taking the Bus from Leicester
Leicester Coach Station is conveniently situated right in the centre of Leicester on Gravel Street at St Margarets Bus Station. This transport hub is just a short walk away from Leicester’s main shopping area. There are many bus routes that operate around the outskirts of the city that travel to the bus station, providing easy ways to transfer to the coach station. The coach station is also just a five-minute walk across the city from Leicester railroad Station, so it is easy to reach the coach station by taking a train.
Getting into Birmingham by Bus
Birmingham is one of England’s largest cities and has been recently developed to become an exciting destination for shopping, entertainment and nightlife. travelers arriving by bus from Leicester must disembark at Birmingham Coach Station located on Mill Lane in Digbeth. The coach station is a short walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre and New Street Station by walking along Digbeth High Street. There is also a cab rank situated on Mill Lane, so cabs are readily available to transport visitors into the main shopping area or to New Street Station.
FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Birmingham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, a cultural institution housing a vast collection of art and historical artifacts
- Cadbury World, an interactive chocolate-themed attraction offering tours and exhibits
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a serene 15-acre garden featuring exotic plants and glasshouses
- Symphony Hall, a renowned concert venue known for its exceptional acoustics and diverse performances
- The Bullring, a major shopping center with a wide range of retail outlets and dining options.
- Explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, known for its unique shops and vibrant atmosphere
- Take a canal boat tour to see the city from a different perspective
- Visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, home to a variety of marine life and interactive exhibits
- Enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the busiest theatres in the UK
- Discover the rich history of the city at the Birmingham Back to Backs, a preserved 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Birmingham
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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