🚌 Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
6 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 | National Express | ~115 min | 8 | 03:30 | 23:45 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
| 150 | National Express | ~80 min | 2 | 09:50 | 16:00 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 2 | 06:50 | 16:35 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) |
| 151 | National Express | ~75 min | 2 | 12:45 | 12:45 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
| 180 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | 05:25 | 05:25 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
| 183 | National Express | ~70 min | 1 | 20:15 | 20:15 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leicester to Birmingham?
6 routes run directly from Leicester to Birmingham: the 777 (National Express), the 150 (National Express), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 151 (National Express), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Birmingham?
Around 115 minutes on the 777, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Birmingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 777) leaves around 03:30 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Birmingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.