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Leicester to Birmingham New Street train prices and times
Looking to travel from Leicester to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £3.90, with average prices for this route around £4.00.
To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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06:18 Leicester | 07:15 Birmingham New Street | 57m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:48 Leicester | 07:46 Birmingham New Street | 58m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:07 Leicester | 07:59 Birmingham New Street | 52m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:22 Leicester | 08:18 Birmingham New Street | 56m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:50 Leicester | 08:45 Birmingham New Street | 55m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
08:18 Leicester | 09:15 Paris | 57m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Leicester to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train
06:18

Last train
22:56

Journey time
48m

Distance
35 miles

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

Travelling in off-peak train times
Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Leicester to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

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 New Street 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Leicester to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Leicester to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Leicester to Birmingham New Street train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Leicester to Birmingham New Street with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak 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
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
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%.