Birmingham Airport
Travelling to the University from Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport (formerly Birmingham International Airport) is approximately 40 miles from Leicester.
Travelling by Coach
National Express runs a service between Birmingham Airport and Leicester but it is not direct. It is necessary to take the coach from the airport to Birmingham Coach Station (approximately 25 minutes) and then change to a bus to Leicester (approximately one hour).
Time timetable details for the journey from the airport to Birmingham Coach Station can be found here:
Details of coaches between Birmingham and Leicester can be found by clicking here. In the “Choose your journey” box put “Birmingham Coach Station” in the “FROM” box and “Leicester Coach Station” in the “TO” box. Tickets can also be booked using this link.
For information on travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station see the main Travel Information page
For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from St Margaret's Bus Station see the Accommodation page
Travelling by Train
There is a regular train service between Birmingham Airport and Leicester, but it will be necessary to change trains.
Birmingham International Train Station is a two minute ride from the airport using the free Air-Rail Link Service. From Birmingham International get the train to Birmingham New Street. Details of times can be found here. From the home page enter “Birmingham International” in the “Where from” box and “Birmingham New Street” in the “Where to” box. Then enter your travel times. This journey is approximately 15 minutes.
From Birmingham New Street change trains to Leicester. The timetable from Birmingham New Street to Leicester can be found here.
The National Rail Enquiries website is also helpful for checking times and booking tickets
For information on travelling to the university from Leicester train station see the main Travel Information page
For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from Leicester train station see the Accommodation page
Travelling by Taxi
A pre-arranged taxi from Birmingham Airport to Leicester would cost approximately £50.00, which could be a good option if travelling with someone else and sharing the cost. See Leicester University’s advice on Getting to Leicester from UK Airports by Taxi. Do not use the licensed black cabs that wait outside the airport as these are very expensive