The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Buses per day
75
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 75 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Leicester station (LEI) every day 62 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 2 h 21 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.
FlixBus17:553h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 521:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus09:202h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:45Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:553h05London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 521:00Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus09:202h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:152h45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 321:00Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus00:401h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 303:35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus09:202h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:45Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:252h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 300:50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:252h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 322:50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:402h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 314:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 137 km
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3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) coaches for today, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA40 · NX450 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h55 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 00:55 04:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | Delayed 14:50 04:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX444 · NX450 | 05:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | Delayed 14:35 05:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 12:00 05:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX440 | Delayed 16:15 05:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 13:15 13:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX440 | Delayed 11:15 06:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 13:15 13:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | Delayed 06:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 07:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h15 | 10:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h50 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 07:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h30 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | On time 08:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h40 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 08:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h30 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h10 | 12:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h45 | 11:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h25 | 11:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 12:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 09:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | Delayed 09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h05 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | Delayed 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 15:40 15:40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX230 | On time 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h55 | 14:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h35 | 14:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 16:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h40 | 16:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 16:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 17:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 16:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 17:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 16:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 18:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 18:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 18:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 19:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 18:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 19:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | On time 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h25 | 19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 17:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 20:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 20:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 18:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 21:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 21:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 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 | On time 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | On time 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h15 | 01:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | On time 21:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 01:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 01:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX440 | Delayed 00:55 23:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 03:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | On time 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h31 | 03:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 00:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h55 | 02:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA40 · NX450 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h55 | 08:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 59 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 47 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI), 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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