Birmingham is around 40 miles from Leicester, and the route between the two cities is busy every day with business meetings, shopping trips, concerts, football, exhibitions and hospital appointments. This guide covers what a Leicester to Birmingham taxi costs, how long it takes, when a taxi makes more sense than the train, and how to book with Aylestone Taxis.
How much does a taxi from Leicester to Birmingham cost?
Every taxi Leicester Birmingham journey we run is a fixed price quote, agreed before you travel. Your fare is based on three things:
- Pickup and drop-off addresses — Birmingham city centre, the NEC, Edgbaston and Solihull are all different trips, and a pickup in Oadby or Beaumont Leys differs from one in the city centre.
- Vehicle size — a saloon for up to four passengers, or an MPV for larger groups and more luggage.
- Time of travel and extras — such as a return leg, waiting time or an extra stop on the way.
Once quoted, that price does not move. There is no meter running in traffic on the M6 and no surge pricing at busy times, and the fare covers the whole car rather than each passenger — so four colleagues or friends travelling together split one price. You can compare our other intercity routes on the long-distance taxi Leicester page, then call or book online for your exact quote.
How long is the journey?
A taxi from Leicester to Birmingham city centre takes about 50 to 60 minutes in normal traffic. The usual route is the M69 south-west from Leicester to the M6 near Coventry, then the M6 north-west towards Birmingham and into the city centre. Weekday rush hour, roadworks on the M6 and big events at the city-centre venues can add time, so we build realistic timings into your booking. If you need to be somewhere for a set time — a meeting, a show or an appointment — tell us and we will plan the pickup around it.
When a taxi beats the train
There are direct trains from Leicester to Birmingham New Street, and for a single traveller heading to the station with a small bag they are often the cheaper option. A Birmingham taxi from Leicester is the better choice when:
- You are travelling as a group. One fixed fare shared between three or four people often compares well with individual tickets, especially when booking at short notice.
- You have luggage, equipment or shopping. No carrying cases through two busy stations — the car takes you from door to door.
- You are going direct to an address. The NEC, Edgbaston, Villa Park, St Andrew's, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, business parks and hotels all mean a further journey from New Street. We drop you at the door.
- You are coming back late. After a concert, a match or a long evening, a pre-booked return saves waiting on a platform or missing the last convenient train.
- You would otherwise drive. City-centre parking is expensive, and older cars driven into Birmingham's Clean Air Zone can face a daily charge. A taxi removes both.
Popular reasons for the trip
Business travel is the most common — a return booking with a confirmed collection time after a meeting, often posted to a corporate taxi account so staff do not need to pay on the day. We also take families shopping at the Bullring, groups heading to concerts and exhibitions in the city and at the NEC, football fans, and patients attending appointments at Birmingham's hospitals, where arriving at the right entrance matters. If you are flying rather than visiting the city, see our dedicated taxi to Birmingham Airport page for airport fares and flight-tracking details.
How to book your Leicester to Birmingham taxi
- Call 0116 233 8888 with your pickup address, your destination in Birmingham, the time and the number of passengers.
- WhatsApp +447535855786 with the same details — useful for return trips where the finish time might change.
- Book online and confirm your fixed price before you commit.
We operate 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays, with licensed, DBS-checked drivers and a choice of saloons and MPVs. Book the return at the same time and both legs are fixed before you set off.