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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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36

train journeys
per day

28

miles (45 kms)

1hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Birmingham International (BHI)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Birmingham International , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Birmingham International is approximately 28 miles (45 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 42 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Birmingham International.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Birmingham International. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Birmingham International Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:44
    6 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    07:15
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    07:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    08:12
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:22
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:12
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    09:41
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:16
    1 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    11:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    12:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    13:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    14:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    14:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    15:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    15:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    16:08
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:18
    1 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    16:45
    Leicester
    Birmingham International
    Leicester to Birmingham International

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

About Birmingham International Station

Station name Birmingham International (BHI)
Address Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:00
Saturday 06:15 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Birmingham International

The travel time between Leicester and Birmingham International by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Birmingham International vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Birmingham International. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Birmingham International.

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