London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI)

Showing times and prices for 27 Jan

Cheapest

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

FlixBus
00:402h20
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
03:00Leicester station (LEI)
£121One-way
0 changes
National Express
04:504h30
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
09:20Leicester station (LEI)
£321One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:453h55
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
03:40Leicester station (LEI)
£551One-way
0 changes

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 27 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBusFlixBus00:40 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h20 03:00 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express04:50 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)4h30 09:20 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express23:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)3h55 03:40 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect

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Bus times from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI)

Showing times and prices for 27 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 20 m

Average

3 h 35 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

137 km

Of the 3 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

FlixBus
00:402h20
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
03:00Leicester station (LEI)
£121One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:453h55
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
03:40Leicester station (LEI)
£551One-way
0 changes
National Express
04:504h30
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
09:20Leicester station (LEI)
£321One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI)

Buses from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 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
3h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
24
Direct buses
13
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
23:59
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

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

Buy your official National Express and Megabus coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) from £12 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - Leicester station (LEI) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

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

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • National Express frequency: 11 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI).
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) is £26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) coach time is 2 h 20 min   covering the 84 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 03: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 23: 40.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) without having to change trains with National Express or FlixBus. There are 4 direct coaches from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Leicester station (LEI) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Leicester station (LEI) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) is July.
You have options as you can travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester station (LEI) 2 different ways: coach or train.

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

London
Leicester
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Dining
Dining
  • Maxin Chicken
  • Mr Browns
  • Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
  • Domino's
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Spindle Lodge Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Park Hotel
  • The Grand Hotel
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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