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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 18
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 18
10
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 10 buses from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester, including 9 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the 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 .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
NX7779:55 AM1h30Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers- NX7778:00 AM1h35Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)9:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:10 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:55 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)5:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:30 PM1h45Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)5:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX18010:55 PM0h55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)11:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7771:25 AM1h05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:10 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:55 AM1h10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)5:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7776:25 PM1h25Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)7:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 46 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX777 | 8:00 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h30 | 11:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 11:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h30 | 1:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:30 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h45 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 · NX150 | 4:20 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 3h05 | 7:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 6:25 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h25 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX180 | 10:55 PM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0h55 | 11:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| NX777 | 1:25 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h05 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:55 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h10 | 5:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 6:10 AM Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1h10 | 7:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 46 km distance in 55m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham International Airport to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Birmingham International Airport to Leicester with National Express for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
Most Birmingham International Airport to Leicester buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Birmingham International Airport and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre
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