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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 48 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Leicester every day 33 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 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
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NX230Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 138 km
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester coaches for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 23:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h25 | 22:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h15 | 1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 21:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h55 | 23:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h30 | 0:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX230 | 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h55 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h31 | 4:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
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NX230 | 0:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 0:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA40 · NX450 | 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h10 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | 4:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | 4:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h10 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX444 · NX450 | 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h10 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h10 | 9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX440 | 5:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h35 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX440 | 6:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h20 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 6:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h30 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 7:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 8:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h30 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h10 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX230 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h05 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h55 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX230 | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h05 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h45 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h15 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 17:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h15 | 22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 18:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h30 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester run on average 68 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 58 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 68 |
Direct buses 58 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 8:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Heathrow Airport to Leicester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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