What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Small Heath?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Small Heath is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Small Heath?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Small Heath is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Small Heath?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Small Heath. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Charles Rd via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Small Heath?

The distance between Leicester and Small Heath is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Small Heath without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Small Heath without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £11 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Small Heath?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Leicester to Small Heath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Small Heath bus from?

Leicester to Small Heath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Small Heath?

The best way to get from Leicester to Small Heath is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Leicester to Small Heath bus arrive?

Leicester to Small Heath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Small Heath?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Small Heath is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Leicester to Small Heath.

Where can I stay near Small Heath?

There are 3510+ hotels available in Small Heath.

Leicester to Small Heath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Small Heath by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 21m
£11–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station777 / ...
2h 6m
£12–19
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Small Heath41.5 mi
50 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Small Heath41.5 mi
50 min
£130–160
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury's148
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Poets CornerX1
3h 50m

Leicester to Small Heath by train, foot, and bus

232Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Small Heath, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–28 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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