Bus Tickets from Birmingham to Leicester

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on August 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationCheapest
National Express
Birmingham Airport - BHX
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationFastest
National Express
Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationNo tags
Flixbus
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
Leicester (Fosse Park)No tags
National Express
Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Leicester

Bus
Average PriceUS$6 - US$20Average Duration1h 25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$8 - US$40Average Duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$8 - US$8Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$12
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 25m
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance54 km
Latest bus departure10:55pm

Birmingham to Leicester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Leicester

  1. What is the distance between Birmingham and Leicester?

    The distance between Birmingham and Leicester is approximately 55 km (35 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Leicester?

    Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station in Leicester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-25
US$12
08-26
US$10
Today
US$5
08-28
US$5
08-29
US$5
08-30
US$5
08-31
US$5
09-01
US$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$21 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5 which is on 2025-08-28.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Leicester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Leicester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Birmingham to Leicester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Birmingham by bus?

Bus from Leicester to Birmingham

You can also go to Leicester by train

Train from Birmingham to Leicester

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