Birmingham International Airport to Leicester train with CrossCountry

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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

6

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.

CrossCountryC23376 · C23327
09:41AM1h31
Birmingham International (BHI)
11:12AMLeicester station (LEI)
$221One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW09398+West Midlands TrainsL34149+CrossCountryC23280
09:33AM1h18
Birmingham International (BHI)
10:51AMLeicester station (LEI)
$341One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW09854+West Midlands TrainsL34141+CrossCountryC23277
08:33AM1h19
Birmingham International (BHI)
09:52AMLeicester station (LEI)
$441One-way
2 transfers
West Midlands TrainsL34251+CrossCountryC23277
08:21AM1h31
Birmingham International (BHI)
09:52AMLeicester station (LEI)
$441One-way
1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsL34256+CrossCountryC23280
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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€20

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Birmingham International Airport to Leicester train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 15
Last updated at 6:35 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
west_midlands_railL34251+cross_countryC23277
On time
7:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h31
8:52 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW09854+west_midlands_railL34141+cross_countryC23277
On time
7:33 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h19
8:52 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
cross_countryC23372 · C23325
On time
7:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h32
9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
west_midlands_railL34255+cross_countryC23325
On time
7:51 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h22
9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
west_midlands_railL34256+cross_countryC23280
On time
8:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h30
9:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW09398+west_midlands_railL34149+cross_countryC23280
On time
8:33 AM Birmingham International (BHI)
1h18
9:51 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

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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
11
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
05:16
Last train
20:46
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)

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

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

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Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • 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
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 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
Public transit options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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