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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 07 Oct
£51
Average ticket price on 07 Oct
£123
Fastest journey on 07 Oct
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 07 Oct
2 h 7 m
Trains on 07 Oct
24
Distance
138 km
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 £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
C21673+
C37322+
C2263413:122h24Leicester station (LEI)15:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£511One-way2 changes- W70700+W29028+C3729612:122h19Leicester station (LEI)14:31Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£551One-way2 changes
- W70700+W29028+C3729612:122h24Leicester station (LEI)14:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£551One-way2 changes
- C21654+C36889+C0997212:042h20Leicester station (LEI)14:24Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£551One-way2 changes
- C21671+
W10670+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington12:432h12Leicester station (LEI)14:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1201One-way2 changes
- W70796+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W1067313:042h06Leicester station (LEI)15:10Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1201One-way2 changes
- C21667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W106259:042h06Leicester station (LEI)11:10Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1591One-way2 changes
- C21654+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W1066112:042h06Leicester station (LEI)14:10Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1201One-way2 changes
- C21675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W106198:312h09Leicester station (LEI)10:40Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1591One-way2 changes
- C21670+W10613+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington8:012h09Leicester station (LEI)10:10Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1591One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport
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Trains from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 12:12. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 12:12 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Leicester to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21670+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10613 | 8:01 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h15 | 10:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21670+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10613 | 8:01 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h09 | 10:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W70677+C22604+C37315 | 8:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h17 | 10:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W70677+C37315+C22604 | 8:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h23 | 10:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10619 | 8:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h09 | 10:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21675+W10619+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 8:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h15 | 10:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street+C37329 | 8:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h29 | 11:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street+C37329 | 8:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h35 | 11:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21667+W10625+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 9:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h06 | 11:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10625 | 9:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h12 | 11:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W70683+C22611+C37340 | 9:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h24 | 11:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W70683+C22611+C37340 | 9:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h18 | 11:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21654+W10661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h12 | 14:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21654+C09972+C36889 | 12:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h20 | 14:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21654+W10661+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h06 | 14:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W70700+C37296+W29028 | 12:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h19 | 14:31 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W70700+W29028+C37296 | 12:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h24 | 14:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W70793+W10667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h09 | 14:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W70793+W10667+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h15 | 14:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C21671+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10670 | 12:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h12 | 14:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21671+W10670+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h18 | 15:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W70796+W10673+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 13:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h12 | 15:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W70796+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W10673 | 13:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h06 | 15:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| C21673+C22634+C37322 | 13:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h24 | 15:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Leicester to London Heathrow Airport train
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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.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
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.
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