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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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€21 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| C23601+L33561 | On time 8:18 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h27 | 9:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| C23504+L34357 | On time 8:50 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h18 | 10:08 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| C23603+L33573 | On time 9:15 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h30 | 10:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| C23506+L34361 | On time 9:50 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h18 | 11:08 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| C23605+L33585 | On time 10:16 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h29 | 11:45 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
| C23508+L34365 | On time 10:50 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1h18 | 12:08 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 transfer | |
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CrossCountry as well as West Midlands Trains offer trains services from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
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Trains from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Birmingham International Airport from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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