Leicester to London Heathrow Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 03 Apr

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£34

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

2 h 25 m

Buses per day

98

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 98 buses that leave Leicester for London Heathrow Airport every day 74 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:452h50
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    18:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:303h05
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    20:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:302h45
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    20:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:253h05
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    16:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:202h55
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    18:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Leicester to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 138 km

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Coach
Train

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£98

Average Price

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Live departures

Leicester to London Heathrow Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 0:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
7:20 7:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 1:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
7:20 7:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 2:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
7:20 7:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
22:30 2:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h15
8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX030
Delayed
22:30 2:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h55
20:55 20:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX030
Delayed
22:30 2:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h15
8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 4:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX032
Delayed
22:30 5:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
Delayed
22:30 5:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 6:25Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
9:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 8:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
11:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 9:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
12:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h40
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2409:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2409:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h30
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 40 changesdirect
national_expressNX2409:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h40
13:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h55
12:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
3h15
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
13:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
3h10
14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h50
13:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX23012:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h45
15:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 12:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
15:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX23012:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h50
16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 40 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 12:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
16:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX23012:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h00
16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX23013:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h40
17:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 13:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX23013:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
22:30 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h05
19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX444
Delayed
22:30 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
17:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
17:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h50
17:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h30
17:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX230
Delayed
17:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX23015:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX401
Delayed
22:30 16:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h40
20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
19:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
19:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX035
Delayed
22:30 16:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
Delayed
22:30 16:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
Delayed
22:30 16:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
Delayed
22:30 16:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
22:40 22:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX403
Delayed
22:30 18:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h10
22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX403 · NXN40
Delayed
22:30 18:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h25
23:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2 changes
national_expressNX440 · NX035
Delayed
22:30 18:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h55
22:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX030
Delayed
22:30 19:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX444 · NXN40
Delayed
22:30 19:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2 changes
national_expressNX440 · NX444
Delayed
22:30 19:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h55
23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
22:30 19:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX23022:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
2:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NXA40
On time
22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
3:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX230
On time
22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
1:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
2:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
2:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h55
2:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
2:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
Friday 3 April
national_expressNX2300:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
4:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2300:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h25
4:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 40 changesdirect
national_expressNX2300:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
3:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
4:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
4:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h30
4:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h50
4:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2301:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2301:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
4:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
5:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2402:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h25
5:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 40 changesdirect
national_expressNX2402:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2402:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
5:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h55
5:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h55
5:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
6:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2303:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
6:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h25
6:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX2403:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h40
7:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
national_expressNX2303:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
3h05
6:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h45
6:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2305:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
8:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2305:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h30
8:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX401
Delayed
6:45 5:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h00
9:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h25
8:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h45
8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
3h05
8:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX032
Delayed
6:45 5:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
Delayed
6:45 5:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX2306:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
9:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2306:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h45
10:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2306:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 40 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX409
On time
6:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h05
10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX030
On time
6:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
On time
6:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
On time
6:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h05
10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h30
10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
3h05
10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h45
10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2308:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h25
11:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2308:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
11:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX2309:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h35
12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX2309:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX440 · NX035
On time
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h50
15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
On time
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX401
On time
16:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h40
20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
On time
16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX035
On time
16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
On time
16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX032
On time
16:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX403
On time
18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h10
22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX403 · NXN40
On time
18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h25
23:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2 changes
national_expressNX440 · NX035
On time
18:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h55
22:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX030
On time
19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
23:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX440 · NX444 · NXN40
On time
19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
2 changes
national_expressNX440 · NX444
On time
19:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h55
23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change

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National Express as well as FlixBus or Megabus offer coaches services from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport

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Buses from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 70 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 1h 55m.

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
138 km
Average bus duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
70
Direct buses
49
Fastest bus
1h 55m
First bus
2:30
Last bus
23:45
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

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Leicester to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£8
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£12
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 20m
Cheapest Price
£41
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Leicester to London Heathrow Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is 1h 55m to travel the 138 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 2:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 49 direct coaches a day from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport, you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for the best way to get you to London Heathrow Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Leicester and London Heathrow Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Heathrow Airport from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and London Heathrow Airport including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport:
  • 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport for coach company National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport:
  • 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.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.

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