The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Leicester for Birmingham International Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
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Compare coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 46 km
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1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Birmingham International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Birmingham International Airport coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX150 · NX777 | On time 09:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX777 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 12:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 13:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 15:15 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX150 · NX777 | On time 16:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h25 | 18:25 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX777 | 18:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h25 | 19:30 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 21:10 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 21:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 23:05 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 00:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX777 | 03:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 04:40 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX180 | 05:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 06:20 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport
Buses from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 55m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Birmingham International Airport with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Birmingham International Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Birmingham International Airport by coach. 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 coach, 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.

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