Birmingham to Leicester by train
Leicester lies 55 km (34 mi) east of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 32 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 67 km (42 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Birmingham | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 368,600 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station | Leicester Belgrave Road railway station, Leicester Central railway station, Humberstone Road railway station |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | LE1–LE19 |
Where to book trains from Birmingham to Leicester
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Staying in Leicester
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Common questions
How far is Leicester from Birmingham?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham; by road roughly 67 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Leicester by train?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Leicester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.