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Today28 Jun
from US$13
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$8
Mon30 Jun
from US$9
Tue1 Jul
from US$9
Wed2 Jul
from US$8
Thu3 Jul
from US$9
Fri4 Jul
from US$9
Sat5 Jul
from US$9

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Birmingham

Bus
Average priceUS$6 - US$32Average duration1h 20m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$8 - US$40Average duration48m
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 Leicester to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. 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 Leicester to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$10
Average bus trip duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure03:30
Distance29 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Leicester to Birmingham Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Leicester to Birmingham. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Leicester to Birmingham will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Birmingham from Leicester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Birmingham

  1. What's the distance between Leicester and Birmingham by coach?

    The journey from Leicester to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 35 miles (55 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Leicester to Birmingham without a car?

    You can reach Birmingham from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/06
US$11
27/06
US$6
Today
US$8
29/06
US$4
30/06
US$5
01/07
US$5
02/07
US$5
03/07
US$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Birmingham was searched and found on 29 Jun 2025 with a price of US$4

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

You can expect to pay from US$4 to US$22 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$4, which is on 2025-06-29.

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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Leicester and Birmingham!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Leicester to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Leicester to Birmingham.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Leicester to Birmingham.

Did you know?

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

Will you be returning to Leicester by bus?

Bus from Leicester to Birmingham

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Train from Leicester to Birmingham

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