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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 46 km
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:41 Birmingham International Airport | 1h30 | 12:11 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:21 Birmingham International Airport | 1h30 | 12:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:21 Birmingham International Airport | 1h30 | 15:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:41 Birmingham International Airport | 1h34 | 20:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 07:41 Birmingham International Airport | 1h29 | 09:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 20:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Leicester station (LEI) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham International Airport and Leicester station (LEI)
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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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