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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 18 May
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) 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 (BHX) to Leicester will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Fast trains
To travel from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
C23403 · K2814614:411h34
Birmingham International (BHI)16:15Leicester station (LEI)
£141One-way
1 change
C23396 · K2814713:411h34
Birmingham International (BHI)15:15Leicester station (LEI)
£141One-way
1 change
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Birmingham International (BHI)15:50Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
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Birmingham International (BHI)14:48Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
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Birmingham International (BHI)15:15Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
L34280+C2329113:211h27
Birmingham International (BHI)14:48Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
L34284+C2329414:211h29
Birmingham International (BHI)15:50Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
W10523+K2814713:461h29
Birmingham International (BHI)15:15Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
W10529+K2814614:451h30
Birmingham International (BHI)16:15Leicester station (LEI)
£221One-way
1 change
C23403 · K2814614:411h34
Birmingham International (BHI)16:15Leicester station (LEI)
£141One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 28m.
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2h 8m average duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m average duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Saturday 17 May
Last updated at 00:16
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87086+P11562 | On time 07:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C44556+C86993+P11562 | On time 07:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h17 | 08:50 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| P11667 · K27991 | On time 07:41 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 09:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C68545+K27991 | On time 07:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h18 | 09:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C87088+P11565 | On time 08:21 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h30 | 09:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C49159+C86998+P11565 | On time 08:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h18 | 09:51 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester
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Trains from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Train providers 3 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 07:41 |
Last train 21:41 |
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
Train providers: CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester
Find the best trains to Leicester from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains from £8. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Leicester from Birmingham International Airport (BHX). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 1 h 18 min
- Cheapest Price: £8
FAQs: Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester.
Cheap train tickets from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train time is 1 h 19 min covering the 28 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester leaves at 05: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester leaves at 20: 41.
There are 11 trains a day from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester which require at least one change with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester train with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 41.
A day trip to Leicester from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Leicester by train is November.
You have options as you can travel between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Leicester 2 different ways: train or coach.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Leicester
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Leicester
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
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
- 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
- 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 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 transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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