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Coach from Birmingham to Leicester in 1 hour 5 mins (fastest journey)
Enjoy simple and convenient coach travel and experience a new city with our services from Birmingham to Leicester. With some services taking just 1 hour 5 mins and fares starting from as little as £6.50 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel with confidence without breaking the bank.
You can book tickets from Birmingham to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.
| Birmingham to Leicester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £6.50 * |
| Distance (approx) | 75km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 4:00am/22:30pm |
Our Birmingham to Leicester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 150 service travels up to 5 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Leicester
Our 151 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Leicester
Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Birmingham Airport
- Leicester
Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Leicester
Our 777 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Birmingham Airport
- Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Leicester
Birmingham to Leicester route map
Return route
Routes to Leicester
Departing from Birmingham Coach Station
Birmingham Coach Station is based in Digbeth, right at the heart of the city centre, so it's a great place to start your journey.
Local bus services can drop you right outside the station, while New Street and Moor Street train stations are only a 10-minute walk away. Once you've arrived you can settle in by picking up the essentials at the on-site newsagents or eateries, visiting toilet facilities and more.
Take a look at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page for further information.
Arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
Leicester's St Margaret's Bus Station is based in the city centre, on Gravel Street, making it central to all shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities.
Great transport links, including bus routes, rail routes and a dedicated taxi rank are based around the bus station, making further travel easy too.
You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 4.00am, arriving at Leicester at 5.35am.
The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 22.30pm, arriving at Leicester at 23.50pm.
A one-way journey from Birmingham to Leicester is available from £6.50*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Birmingham to Leicester take 1 hr 5 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
