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Leicester to Birmingham International train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Leicester to Birmingham International, starting from £3.90 and averaging £19.70. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 8m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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06:18 Leicester | 07:45 Birmingham International | 1h 27m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:48 Leicester | 08:12 Birmingham International | 1h 24m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:07 Leicester | 08:15 Birmingham International | 1h 8m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:07 Leicester | 08:26 Birmingham International | 1h 19m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:22 Leicester | 08:45 Birmingham International | 1h 23m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:50 Leicester | 09:12 Paris | 1h 22m, No direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Leicester to Birmingham International train route details

First train
06:18

Last train
22:56

Journey time
1h 8m

Distance
29 miles

Price
£3.90*
How to book cheap train tickets from Leicester to Birmingham International

Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Leicester to Birmingham International can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Leicester to Birmingham International for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Leicester to Birmingham International, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Leicester to Birmingham International ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Leicester to Birmingham International more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Leicester to Birmingham International train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.