Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 13 Apr

Cheapest price

£63

Average price

£102

Fastest journey

2 h 6 m

Average duration

2 h 6 m

Trains per day

188

Distance

137 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.

Fast trains

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC51551+ThameslinkG84961+Elizabeth lineG23852
    15:132h23
    Leicester station (LEI)
    17:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC51636+ThameslinkG84925+Elizabeth lineG23389
    12:122h30
    Leicester station (LEI)
    14:42Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12129+ThameslinkG85009+Elizabeth lineG23493
    19:122h30
    Leicester station (LEI)
    21:42Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12117+ThameslinkG84949+Elizabeth lineG23474
    14:122h30
    Leicester station (LEI)
    16:42Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12129+ThameslinkG85009+Elizabeth lineG23838
    19:122h17
    Leicester station (LEI)
    21:29Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £631One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) 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 1h 47m. 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: 137 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach

£81

Average Price

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railwayC51559+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC288067:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h48
10:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51559+thameslinkW59418+tfl_railG235097:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
10:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51559+thameslinkW59418+tfl_railG235097:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
10:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51620+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23528
On time
7:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
10:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51620+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23528
On time
7:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h49
10:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51620+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28812
On time
7:53 Leicester station (LEI)
2h54
10:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12136+thameslinkW59423+tfl_railG235478:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h45
11:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12136+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC288188:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h50
11:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12136+thameslinkW59423+tfl_railG235478:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h39
11:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51535+thameslinkW59637+tfl_railG23363
On time
8:57 Leicester station (LEI)
2h45
11:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51535+thameslinkW59637+tfl_railG23363
On time
8:57 Leicester station (LEI)
2h39
11:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51535+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28824
On time
8:57 Leicester station (LEI)
2h50
11:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12137+thameslinkW59429+tfl_railG233889:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h39
12:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12137+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28830
On time
9:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h50
12:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12137+thameslinkW59429+tfl_railG233889:27 Leicester station (LEI)
2h45
12:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC02864+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23410
On time
9:45 Leicester station (LEI)
2h57
12:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC02864+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28836
On time
9:45 Leicester station (LEI)
3h02
12:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC02864+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23410
On time
9:45 Leicester station (LEI)
2h51
12:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51649+thameslinkW59435+tfl_railG2343010:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h29
13:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51649+thameslinkW59435+tfl_railG2343010:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h23
13:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51649+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2884210:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
13:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51606+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2345011:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h42
13:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51606+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2884811:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h47
13:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51606+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2345011:00 Leicester station (LEI)
2h36
13:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51549+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28854
On time
11:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h35
14:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51549+thameslinkW59441+tfl_railG23473
On time
11:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h24
14:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51549+thameslinkW59441+tfl_railG23473
On time
11:42 Leicester station (LEI)
2h30
14:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12139+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2349511:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
14:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12139+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28860
On time
11:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h48
14:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12139+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2349511:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
14:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51652+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28866
On time
12:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
15:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51652+thameslinkW59447+tfl_railG23513
On time
12:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h23
15:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51652+thameslinkW59447+tfl_railG23513
On time
12:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h29
15:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12142+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2353312:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
15:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12142+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28872
On time
12:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h48
15:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12142+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2353312:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
15:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12144+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2355213:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
16:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12144+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2355213:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
16:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51577+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28878
On time
13:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
16:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51577+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28878
On time
13:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
16:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12146+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2336913:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
16:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12146+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2888413:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h48
16:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12146+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2336913:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
16:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12149+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2339314:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
17:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12149+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2339314:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
17:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12105+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2889014:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
17:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12105+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2889014:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
17:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC52211+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2341315:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
17:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC52211+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2341315:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
17:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12107+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2889615:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
17:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12107+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC2889615:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
17:41 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51632+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23435
On time
15:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
18:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51632+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23435
On time
15:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
18:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51618+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28902
On time
15:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
18:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51618+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28902
On time
15:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
18:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12155+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23458
On time
16:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
18:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12155+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23458
On time
16:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
18:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12110+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28908
On time
16:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
18:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12110+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28908
On time
16:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
18:41 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12157+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23478
On time
16:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
19:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12157+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23478
On time
16:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
19:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51719+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28914
On time
16:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
19:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51719+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28914
On time
16:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
19:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51604+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2350017:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
19:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51604+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2350017:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
19:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12112+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28920
On time
17:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
19:41 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12112+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28920
On time
17:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
19:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12160+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23520
On time
17:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h37
20:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12160+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23520
On time
17:29 Leicester station (LEI)
2h43
20:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51556+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28926
On time
17:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
20:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51556+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28926
On time
17:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
20:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12163+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23539
On time
18:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
20:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12163+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23539
On time
18:02 Leicester station (LEI)
2h40
20:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12115+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railF88151
On time
18:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h59
21:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12115+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28932
On time
18:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
20:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12115+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28932
On time
18:13 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
20:41 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51541+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28938
On time
18:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
21:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51541+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28938
On time
18:43 Leicester station (LEI)
2h28
21:11 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51640+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressC28944
On time
18:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h48
21:47 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51640+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2336618:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h41
21:40 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51640+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG2336618:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h34
21:33 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC02880+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23787
On time
19:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h38
22:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC02880+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23787
On time
19:32 Leicester station (LEI)
2h44
22:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12167+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+heathrow_expressW03888
On time
19:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h36
22:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12167+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23400
On time
19:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h27
22:26 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
east_midlands_railwayY12167+assertis_tubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+tfl_railG23400
On time
19:59 Leicester station (LEI)
2h33
22:32 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 changes
Monday 13 April
east_midlands_railwayC52186+thameslinkG83884+tfl_railG23455+heathrow_expressC287654:12 Leicester station (LEI)
2h49
7:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 changes
east_midlands_railwayC52186+thameslinkG83884+tfl_railG234554:12 Leicester station (LEI)
2h45
6:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC52186+thameslinkG83884+tfl_railG238284:12 Leicester station (LEI)
2h53
7:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC52186+thameslinkG83884+tfl_railG234554:12 Leicester station (LEI)
2h39
6:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 2h 6m.

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
137 km
Average train duration
1h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
21
Fastest train
2h 6m
First train
6:02
Last train
18:11
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
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) 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 6m
Cheapest Price
£27
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
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The train journey from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 137 km and takes approximately 2h 6m. Trains run 21 per day.
The train distance from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport is 137 km.
The first train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:02.
The last train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport departs at 18:11.
Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 21 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport.
To get from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Leicester station (LEI) 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 offers views of the English countryside, passing through rolling fields and quaint villages, especially in the initial stages before reaching the more urban outskirts of London.
A day trip from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport may not be feasible as the journey duration is 2h 6m. However, trains run frequently with 22 trips per day. The distance is 137 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Heathrow Airport.

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

Leicester
London
LeicesterWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
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
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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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