Birmingham, West Midlands to Loughborough, Leicestershire from $6: 6 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Birmingham to Loughborough: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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58.8 kmDistance

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Birmingham - Loughborough operators

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Train

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester

Average Duration

59m

Estimated price

$30-65

Train from Birmingham New Street to Loughborough

Average Duration

1h 20m

Estimated price

$35-85

Bus

Website

https://uk.megabus.com

Bus from Navigation Street to Asda

Average Duration

Estimated price

$11-16

Bus from Navigation Street to Shelthorpe Road

Average Duration

2h 22m

Estimated price

$17-26

Contact phone

0344 800 4411

Website

https://arrivabus.co.uk

Bus from M&S to St Margaret's Bus Station

Average Duration

35m

Estimated price

$3-3

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shelthorpe Road

Average Duration

47m

Estimated price

$3-3

Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station

Average Duration

1h 18m

Estimated price

$3-3

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Grammar School

Average Duration

48m

Estimated price

$3-3

Contact phone

01509 815637

Website

https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shelthorpe Road

Average Duration

30m

Estimated price

$3-4

Contact phone

0844 351 1120

Website

http://www.centrebus.info

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Shelthorpe Road

Average Duration

55m

Estimated price

$2-4

Rideshare

Contact phone

+3 318 576 2228

Website

https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

Rideshare from Birmingham to Loughborough

Average Duration

1h 9m

Estimated price

$6-9

Taxi

Contact phone

+44 121 427 8888

Website

https://toataxis.co.uk

Taxi from Birmingham to Loughborough

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

$110-140

Drive

Drive from Birmingham to Loughborough

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

$13-21

Birmingham to Loughborough: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Birmingham and Loughborough offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque journey from Birmingham to Loughborough by car, spanning a scenic driving distance of 69.2 km. Enjoy the smooth road trip that takes approximately 50 minutes, offering glimpses of the English countryside along the way. 💸 Explore flexible pricing options ranging from £10 to £17 for a convenient car journey from Birmingham to Loughborough.

Average price

£10 - £16

🚆 Planning a trip from Birmingham to Loughborough? While there is no direct train, you can travel via Leicester with CrossCountry services in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. 🚆 For a more scenic journey, consider taking Route 1, which involves two transfers and takes about 2 hours 59 minutes to reach Loughborough from Birmingham covering a distance of 181 km. 🚆 If you prefer a longer but diverse route, Route 5 offers a 3-hour 55-minute journey with 4 transfers, taking you through different cities and landscapes before arriving in Loughborough.

Departure Point

Birmingham New Street station

Arrival Point

Leicester station

🚌 Although there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Loughborough, the journey by bus with transfers takes approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes. The services operate from Navigation Street in Birmingham to Shelthorpe Road in Loughborough. 🛤️ To reach Loughborough from Birmingham by bus, travelers can choose between two routes with different durations and transfer options. One route takes 1 hour and 46 minutes with a single transfer in Nottingham, while the other route takes 2 hours and 49 minutes with transfers in Coventry, Leicester, and Derby. 💷 Prices for the bus between Loughborough and Birmingham can vary between £13 to £21.

Departure Point

Navigation Street station

Arrival Point

Shelthorpe Road station

Useful tips for bus travellers

• Ensure you check the bus schedules for both the Megabus and Kinchbus services; since there are multiple operators and transfers involved, use links like Megabus and Kinchbus for the most up-to-date times and routes.

• After arriving in Loughborough at Shelthorpe Road, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the local transit options covered by Nottingham City Transport to navigate to your final destination without hassle.

• Be prepared for the transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester; familiarize yourself with the layout using the Arriva Midlands map to ensure you know where to catch your next bus towards Loughborough.