The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 buses that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX466 | Delayed 13:30 01:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h05 | 05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 13:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h35 | 17:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h50 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h25 | 18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h25 | 20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NXA30 | 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h00 | 04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NXN40 | On time 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h35 | 04:20 London, Stirling Road (Heathrow Airport - Cargo Area) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h20 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) run on average 60 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 42 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)You can travel by bus between Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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