4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 9 buses that leave Birmingham International Airport for Leicester on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX7778:15 AM1h20Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)9:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers- NX77710:10 AM1h25Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:25 PM1h25Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:25 PM1h30Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)4:55 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:30 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:40 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX18010:55 PM0h55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7771:25 AM1h05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:30 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:40 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:55 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)5:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX7778:15 AM1h20Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)9:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester:
A bus is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -23m sooner (1h 21m by bus vs 58m by car) and save roughly $-3.75 (€-3.07) compared to fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $13 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX180 | 10:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0h55 | 11:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| NX777 | 1:25 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h05 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h10 | 5:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 6:30 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 8:15 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h20 | 9:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 10:10 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h25 | 11:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 11:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h30 | 1:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:25 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h30 | 4:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 6:25 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h25 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
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Buses from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham International Airport to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Birmingham International Airport to Leicester with National Express for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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