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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£27
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 Birmingham International Airport to Leicester 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 will cost around £27 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 you need to make at least one change.
W11405+
G008089:511h20Birmingham International (BHI)11:11Leicester station (LEI)£221One-way1 change- G66624+
W33942+W112879:331h18Birmingham International (BHI)10:51Leicester station (LEI)£221One-way2 changes - G00787+W34284+W112798:331h19Birmingham International (BHI)9:52Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way2 changes
- G66624+W114029:211h30Birmingham International (BHI)10:51Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way1 change
- W11396+G007878:211h31Birmingham International (BHI)9:52Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way1 change
- G66624+W33942+W112879:331h18Birmingham International (BHI)10:51Leicester station (LEI)£221One-way2 changes
- G00787+W34284+W112798:331h19Birmingham International (BHI)9:52Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way2 changes
- W11405+G008089:511h20Birmingham International (BHI)11:11Leicester station (LEI)£221One-way1 change
- G00806+W114018:511h22Birmingham International (BHI)10:13Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way1 change
- G66624+W114029:211h30Birmingham International (BHI)10:51Leicester station (LEI)£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 46 km
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£13 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W11447+G66649 | On time 17:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h31 | 18:52 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W33901+W11345+G66649 | On time 17:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h19 | 18:52 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| G00891 · G00833 | On time 17:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h33 | 19:14 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W11450+G00833 | On time 17:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h23 | 19:14 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W11452+G66652 | On time 18:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 19:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W34152+W11350+G00837 | On time 18:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h41 | 20:14 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| G00787+W11396 | 8:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h31 | 9:52 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G00787+W11279+W34284 | 8:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h19 | 9:52 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| G00806+W11401 | 8:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h22 | 10:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G66624+W11402 | 9:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h30 | 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G66624+W11287+W33942 | 9:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h18 | 10:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| G00808+W11405 | 9:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h20 | 11:11 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 7:21 |
Last train 21:41 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Leicester from £6. 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 train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham International Airport and Leicester
Most Birmingham International Airport to Leicester trains use the Birmingham New Street to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham International Airport and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
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