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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €11
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €22
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 18 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 23 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 13
- 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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester without transferring at least once.
G00863 · G0081612:41 PM 1h34 Birmingham International (BHI) 2:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) €11 1 One-way 1 transfer- G00857 · G00810
10:41 AM 1h29 Birmingham International (BHI) 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) €11 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00860 · G00813
11:41 AM 1h35 Birmingham International (BHI) 1:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) €11 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W33375+G008191:46 PM 1h29 Birmingham International (BHI) 3:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer- G66633+
W1142312:21 PM 1h25 Birmingham International (BHI) 1:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
- G00810+L22955
10:52 AM 1h18 Birmingham International (BHI) 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00813+L12491
11:56 AM 1h20 Birmingham International (BHI) 1:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00816+L13343
12:52 PM 1h23 Birmingham International (BHI) 2:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66633+W11423
12:21 PM 1h25 Birmingham International (BHI) 1:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66637+W11425
1:21 PM 1h27 Birmingham International (BHI) 2:48 PM Leicester station (LEI) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 51m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 8:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Leicester trains for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W11408+G00811 | Delayed 10:51 AM 10:51 AMBirmingham International (BHI) | 1h19 | 12:13 PM 12:13 PMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||||
| Y81082+G66625 | 8:52 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h56 | 10:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W11417+G66629 | 10:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h27 | 11:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G00857 · G00810 | 10:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| L22955+G00810 | 10:52 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h18 | 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W11419+G00790 | 11:21 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h27 | 12:48 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G00860 · G00813 | 11:41 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h35 | 1:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| L12491+G00813 | 11:56 AM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h20 | 1:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W11423+G66633 | 12:21 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h25 | 1:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G00863 · G00816 | 12:41 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h34 | 2:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| L13343+G00816 | 12:52 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h23 | 2:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W11425+G66637 | 1:21 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h27 | 2:48 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33375+G00819 | 1:46 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 3:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W11429+G66641 | 2:21 PM Birmingham International (BHI) | 1h29 | 3:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Leicester
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Popular train stations from Birmingham International Airport to 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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