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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

4 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

137 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Leicester station (LEI) for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 137 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 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.

17:454h40

Leicester station (LEI)

22:25London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£271One-way

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07:454h25

Leicester station (LEI)

12:10London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£291One-way

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17:055h20

Leicester station (LEI)

22:25London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£501One-way

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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m.

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4h 38m average duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 1m average duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 11:29

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX230	Delayed 00:45 00:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	2h55	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 01:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	2h55	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 03:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	2h55	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 05:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h05	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 06:35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h05	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 08:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h00	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 09:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h10	15:40 15:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h15	15:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	2h55	14:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:20 Leicester station (LEI)	2h30	14:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:20 Leicester station (LEI)	2h50	15:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230	12:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h35	16:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 12:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h10	15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	Delayed 00:45 13:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h10	16:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	13:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h50	16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230	13:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h40	16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	0 changesdirect
NX230 · NX205	Delayed 00:45 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h45	17:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	1 change
NX230	Delayed 00:45 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h00	17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX230	14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h25	17:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230	15:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h25	19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230 · NX205	Delayed 00:45 15:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h25	20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	1 change
NX230	Delayed 00:45 15:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h00	18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX440 · NX401	16:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h40	20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1 change
NX440 · NX401 · NX205	16:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h40	21:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	2 changes
NX440 · NX401 · NX205	16:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h25	21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
FlixBus	16:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h05	19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h25	19:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX440 · NX025	16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h05	21:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	1 change
NX440 · NX460 · NX205	16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	6h05	22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
NX440 · NX025 · NX205	16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	6h05	22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
NX440 · NX460	16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h25	21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1 change
FlixBus	16:50 Leicester station (LEI)	2h55	19:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:50 Leicester station (LEI)	2h35	19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
NX440 · NX403	18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h10	22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1 change
NX440 · NX403 · NXN40	18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h10	23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	2 changes
NX440 · NX403 · NXN40	18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h25	23:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
NX440 · NX030	19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h35	23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	1 change
NX440 · NX466 · NXN40	19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h10	00:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
NX440 · NX444 · NXN40	19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h10	00:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	2 changes
NX440 · NX466	19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h50	23:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1 change
NX440 · NX025	19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h35	23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	1 change
NX440 · NXA30	20:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	5h57	02:27 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	1 change
FlixBus	22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h10	01:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h30	02:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230	22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	3h20	02:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	0 changesdirect
NX230 · NXA40	Delayed 00:45 22:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	4h20	03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	1 change
NX230	Delayed 00:45 22:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	2h55	01:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

United Kingdom

Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

136 km

Average bus duration

4h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 55m

First bus

02:35

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Find the best coaches from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Leicester station (LEI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £32
National Express frequency: 9 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £7
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Cheap coach tickets from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach travel time is 1 h 55 min for the 84 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without having to change trains with National Express or FlixBus. There are 10 direct coaches from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A day trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Leicester station (LEI) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by coach is January.

You have options as you can travel between Leicester station (LEI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

No, luggage for the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Leicester

London

Leicester

Amenities at bus station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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