Leicester to Birmingham International Airport Taxi | Fixed-Price Transfers, 24/7
Flying from Birmingham Airport and based in Leicester? Onward Travel Solutions runs a fixed-price, pre-booked taxi service between Leicester and Birmingham International Airport, with a professional driver collecting you at the agreed time – a straightforward way to reach the airport without the cost and hassle of driving yourself and paying for long-stay parking.
Leicester to Birmingham Airport Journey Details
The direct road distance between Leicester and Birmingham Airport is approximately 40 miles, typically taking around 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Our drivers take the most efficient route available, usually the M69 and M42, and monitor live traffic conditions so we can adjust the route in real time if there are delays. Every journey is priced as a fixed fare agreed at the time of booking, so the price you’re quoted is the price you pay, regardless of how long the drive actually takes.
The M69/M42 corridor is generally reliable outside peak commuter hours, but we build a sensible buffer into every schedule to allow for roadworks or congestion around the M42/M6 interchange. On pickups from Birmingham Airport, we track your flight live so we know immediately if you land early or are delayed. Whatever time your flight departs or lands, we run this route 24 hours a day, so an early-morning departure or a late-night arrival is no different from any other booking.
Why Book Your Leicester to Birmingham Airport Transfer With Onward Travel Solutions
We specialise in pre-booked, fixed-price airport and long-distance transfers across the UK, and the leicester to birmingham airport route is one we run regularly. Unlike a local taxi rank or app-based ride-hail, every booking is confirmed in advance with a named driver, a tracked vehicle, and a fare that’s agreed before you travel — no surge pricing, no meter running while you’re stuck in traffic.
Leicester to Birmingham Airport is a route we run regularly for both leisure and business travellers, and a fixed fare means you know the exact cost of your transfer before you travel, whatever the traffic is doing on the day.
- Fixed, all-inclusive fare agreed at time of booking
- Professional, licensed, and insured drivers
- Live flight and travel monitoring on airport transfers
- Meet-and-greet option available at both ends of the journey
- Clean, comfortable, well-maintained vehicles
- 24/7 availability, including early mornings and late nights
Leicester to Birmingham Airport: Taxi vs Train vs Driving Yourself
There is no direct train route between Leicester and Birmingham Airport – the train option means Leicester to Birmingham New Street, then a further connection out to the airport, with luggage carried through each change. For most travellers this takes longer overall than a direct taxi once the connections and onward journey are factored in. Driving yourself avoids the train changes but adds Birmingham Airport’s long-stay parking costs for the length of your trip.
| Option | Typical Cost | Typical Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (Onward) | Fixed fare, agreed upfront | 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes | Door-to-door, no changes, luggage handled |
| Train + transfers | Varies by ticket type, plus onward transfers | Often longer once transfers/waiting are included | Multiple changes possible, luggage carried yourself |
| Self-drive | Fuel, parking, tolls | 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes | Parking costs and driver fatigue on long or return trips |
Vehicle Options for Your Leicester to Birmingham Airport Taxi
We run a mixed fleet so you can choose the right vehicle for your party size and luggage, rather than being squeezed into a one-size-fits-all car.
Saloon
Our standard saloon comfortably seats up to 4 passengers with 2-3 suitcases, and is the most popular choice for solo travellers, couples, and small families making the Leicester to Birmingham Airport run.
Estate
The estate offers the same 4-passenger capacity as our saloon but with significantly more boot space, ideal if you’re travelling with extra luggage, golf clubs, or bulky items.
Executive
For clients who want a more premium experience — business travellers, special occasions, or anyone who prefers extra legroom and a higher-spec interior — our executive class seats up to 4 passengers in comfort.
People Carrier
Seating up to 6 passengers with luggage, our people carriers are a popular choice for families and small groups travelling together on this route.
8-Seater Minivan
For larger groups of up to 8 passengers, our minivans keep everyone together in one vehicle rather than splitting across two cars, which is usually the more cost-effective and convenient option for group travel.
What’s Included
Every Leicester to Birmingham Airport booking includes free waiting time (60 minutes on airport pickups to allow for landing delays and baggage collection, 15 minutes on standard pickups), free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel, all tolls and parking charges built into the fare, and a confirmation email with your driver’s details sent ahead of the journey. There are no hidden extras added on the day, and the fare you’re quoted at booking is exactly what you’ll pay, even if the journey takes longer than expected due to traffic.
Booking in Advance
We’d always recommend booking your leicester to birmingham airport transfer as early as you can, particularly around weekends, school holidays, and peak flight times, when demand on popular routes is highest. That said, we also take short-notice bookings where a vehicle is available. You can book online through our fixed-fare calculator, by phone, or by email, and you’ll receive written confirmation of your price, pickup time, and vehicle type as soon as your booking is confirmed. If your travel plans change after booking, we offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup.
Local Pickup and Drop-off
We collect from anywhere in Leicester and the surrounding area, including Oadby, Wigston, Birstall and Syston, direct from your home, hotel or workplace. At Birmingham Airport, your driver will be waiting at the agreed pickup point for departures, or in the arrivals hall with a name board on a meet-and-greet booking.
Luggage, Extra Stops and Accessibility
Let us know your luggage requirements when you book so we can match you with the right vehicle from the outset — there’s nothing worse than arriving at your pickup point to find your cases won’t fit. If you need to make a short additional stop en route, for example to pick up another passenger or drop something off, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate it within the fixed fare or agree a small supplement upfront, never as a surprise on the day.
Business and Group Travel
This route is popular with business travellers connecting through Birmingham Airport as well as families heading out on holiday. We offer corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, and our people carriers and 8-seater minivans are a practical choice for groups travelling to the same flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a taxi from Leicester to Birmingham Airport cost?
Pricing depends on vehicle type and your exact pickup address – get an instant fixed-price quote online or by phone.
How long does the journey take?
Usually 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes via the M69 and M42.
Do you track flights for airport pickups?
Yes, we monitor your flight in real time so your driver adjusts your pickup for early or delayed arrivals.
Can I book a return transfer?
Yes, booking your outbound and return journey together is simple and often the easiest way to plan your trip.
What if I have extra luggage?
Let us know when you book and we will recommend an estate, people carrier or minivan as needed.
Is waiting time included?
Yes, we include 60 minutes of free waiting time on airport pickups.
Can I book at short notice?
Advance booking is recommended, but we do take short-notice bookings subject to vehicle availability.
Do you offer meet-and-greet at Birmingham Airport?
Yes, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board.
Can groups travel together?
Yes, our people carriers seat up to 6 and our 8-seater minivans keep larger groups in one vehicle.
Do you run this route around the clock?
Yes, we operate 24/7 and the fixed fare stays the same regardless of the time of day.
Related Routes
Travelling the other direction? See our Birmingham Airport to Leicester taxi page. For all Birmingham Airport routes and pricing, visit our main Birmingham Airport Taxi hub, or see our Coventry to Birmingham Airport taxi route. For official flight information, see birminghamairport.co.uk.