Leicester to London Heathrow Airport train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 23 Aug

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£109

Fastest journey

2 h 18 m

Average duration

2 h 22 m

Trains per day

28

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

To travel from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • East Midlands RailwayW70737+ThameslinkC56525+Elizabeth lineC36912
    10:452h37
    Leicester station (LEI)
    13:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £681One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayW70678+Elizabeth lineC37365+ThameslinkC56387
    13:432h23
    Leicester station (LEI)
    16:06Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £681One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21677+Elizabeth lineC36954+ThameslinkC56374
    12:002h22
    Leicester station (LEI)
    14:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £741One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21677+Elizabeth lineC37333+ThameslinkC56374
    12:002h36
    Leicester station (LEI)
    14:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £741One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21679+ThameslinkC56373+Elizabeth lineC36995
    12:592h23
    Leicester station (LEI)
    15:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £741One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 138 km

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Coach

£71

Average Price

£13

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Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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30m

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Live departures

Leicester to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayW70833+ThameslinkW45505+Elizabeth lineC373628:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h31
11:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70833+Elizabeth lineC37362+ThameslinkW455058:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
11:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70833+ThameslinkX90936+Elizabeth lineC370328:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h53
11:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21881+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW106308:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h32
11:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21881+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW106308:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h38
11:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21881+Elizabeth lineC37371+ThameslinkW457828:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
11:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21881+Elizabeth lineC37371+ThameslinkC027628:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
11:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21881+ThameslinkC02762+Elizabeth lineC373718:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
11:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21857+Heathrow ExpressW10636+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington9:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21857+Heathrow ExpressW10636+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington9:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
12:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21856+ThameslinkC02757+Elizabeth lineC372819:57 Leicester station (LEI)
2h39
12:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21856+ThameslinkC02757+Elizabeth lineC372819:57 Leicester station (LEI)
2h33
12:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70840+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW1064810:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
13:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70840+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW1064810:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
12:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70737+ThameslinkC56525+Elizabeth lineC3691210:45 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
13:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70737+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW1065410:45 Leicester station (LEI)
2h46
13:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21677+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Heathrow ExpressW1066612:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h25
14:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21677+Elizabeth lineC37333+ThameslinkC5637412:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h36
14:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21677+ThameslinkC56374+Elizabeth lineC3695412:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h22
14:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21677+Heathrow ExpressW10666+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h31
14:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21690+Elizabeth lineC37344+ThameslinkW4574512:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h24
15:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21690+Heathrow ExpressW10675+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h29
15:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21690+ThameslinkW45745+Elizabeth lineC3734412:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h18
15:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21690+Heathrow ExpressW10675+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h35
15:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21679+Elizabeth lineC36995+ThameslinkC5637312:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h23
15:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21679+Heathrow ExpressW10678+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h26
15:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21679+Heathrow ExpressW10678+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h32
15:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70678+Elizabeth lineC37365+ThameslinkC5638713:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h23
16:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 9m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
138 km
Average train duration
2h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
19
Fastest train
2h 9m
First train
5:02
Last train
18:44
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and London Heathrow Airport from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£27
East Midlands Railway frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£58
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Leicester to London Heathrow Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport by train. 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 train, 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
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £71.
The train journey from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 138 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 19 per day.
The train distance from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is 138 km.
The first train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 5:02.
The last train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport departs at 18:44.
Trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 19 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.
To get from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, offering glimpses of the English countryside but is not considered particularly scenic.
A day trip from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 9m. Trains run 19 times per day. The distance covered is 138 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and London Heathrow Airport

Most Leicester to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Leicester to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leicester
Arrival train stations in London
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre

BusX7 · 4m · £2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · £2 · every ~14 min

Leicester train station facilities and services

Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Leicester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.

Most popular trains to and from London Heathrow Airport and Leicester

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