How to travel from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX), United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 60km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Airport.

  • Duration55min
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Birmingham Airport (BHX).

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Swift Fox Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham Airport (BHX).

  • Duration41min
  • Distance60km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 55min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 60km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX). It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

CrossCountry run train services between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX). Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX). It typically takes around 55min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX) with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 55min.

National Express, Stagecoach Midlands, National Express Coventry and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX). Buses run once daily and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Leicester is to take a taxi which will take 41min and cost around £95 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX). We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1hr.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The distance is around 60km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Transport options from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
55min
£6($7)
5 times a day60km (37 miles)
Bus via Nuneaton, Bus Station2h 45m
£12($14)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Train
1hr
£38($45)
hourly77km (48 miles)
Taxi
41min
£95($110)
on demand60km (37 miles)
Drive
41min
£11($13)
on demand60km (37 miles)

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