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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$39

Fastest journey

1 h 18 m

Average duration

1 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester without transferring at least once.

C23376 · C23327

09:41AM1h31

Birmingham International (BHI)

11:12AMLeicester station (LEI)

$221One-way

1 transfer

W09398+

L34149+

C23280

09:33AM1h18

Birmingham International (BHI)

10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)

$341One-way

2 transfers

W09854+

L34141+

C23277

08:33AM1h19

Birmingham International (BHI)

09:52AMLeicester station (LEI)

$441One-way

2 transfers

L34251+

C23277

08:21AM1h31

Birmingham International (BHI)

09:52AMLeicester station (LEI)

$441One-way

1 transfer

L34256+

C23280

09:21AM1h30

Birmingham International (BHI)

10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)

$441One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 27 miles (45 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€20 Average price	€12 Average price Cheapest
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Birmingham International Airport to Leicester train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 15

Last updated at 6:35 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
L34251+C23277	On time 7:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h31	8:52 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
W09854+L34141+C23277	On time 7:33 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h19	8:52 AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
C23372 · C23325	On time 7:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h32	9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
L34255+C23325	On time 7:51 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h22	9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
L34256+C23280	On time 8:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h30	9:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
W09398+L34149+C23280	On time 8:33 AM Birmingham International (BHI)	1h18	9:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Distance

27 miles (45 km)

Average train duration

1h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$14 (€11)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 10m

First train

05:16

Last train

20:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Train companies: CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester trains

CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains will get you to Leicester from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Train information from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $11

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $28

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester is $21 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester is on average 1 h 19 min for the 28 mile (45 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester leaves at 5: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester leaves at 8: 41 PM.

There are 11 trains a day from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester which require at least one change with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Leicester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 41 PM.

A day trip to Leicester from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester is November.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

Birmingham

Leicester

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

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