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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 42 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 £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
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 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 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 £34.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m 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, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h35 | 00:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
| 16:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 3h20 | 19:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
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Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) run on average 71 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 54 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:50, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 71 |
Direct buses 54 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 14:50 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus 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, FlixBus, Megabus 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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