How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start from $11. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Leicester?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Leicester is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 51 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Leicester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Leicester?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Leicester at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Leicester?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Leicester generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Leicester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Leicester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Leicester from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	1h 35m	5:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Coach Station	1h 35m	7:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Leicester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	55m	11:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:20pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	1h 30m	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:07 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

54 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $30	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $54	Average Duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Leicester?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have reported a seamless and timely journey with the bus service. While some mentioned traffic delays, they acknowledged that these were beyond the control of the coach service itself.

National Express Birmingham Leicester recent customer reviews

I payed extra for the insurance to cover my trip. Unfortunately the plain was late and I missed my connection. I spoke to another driver whom did not seem to know when the next bus was and also told I would have to buy new ticket. I explained I had paid for insurance to cover any unfortunate delays. All I got was a shrug of shoulders and said I got no idea of time of next bus not my problem. So I ended up paying £55 for a taxi not a happy customer!

Anita T.

October 23, 2025

the bus was cheap, on time. The driver kind and helpful.What I like is that there is a possibility to charge electronic devices via USB

Izabela D.

October 11, 2024

The journey was seamless, on time and hitch free.

Solomon U.

June 6, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,530 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,282 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Leicester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Leicester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Leicester start from $11. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Leicester?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Leicester is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 51 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Leicester at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Leicester?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Leicester generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Leicester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Leicester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-04

$8

12-05

$19

Today

$10

12-07

$10

12-08

$7

12-09

$7

12-10

$7

12-11

$7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Leicester was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $7

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 $7 to $36 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 $7 which is on 2025-12-09.

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.