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

Fri, 07 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Cheapest

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

East Midlands Railway
09:552h10
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:05Leicester
£711One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
10:452h21
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
13:06Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
10:152h20
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:35Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:252h11
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
11:36Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:452h20
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:05Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway11:55 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h10 14:05 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:55 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h10 12:05 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:25 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h11 11:36 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:45 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h20 12:05 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway10:15 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)2h20 12:35 Leicester0 changesDirect

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Train times from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

2 h 25 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

138 km

Of the 8 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for Leicester every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

East Midlands Railway
11:552h10
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
14:05Leicester
£1161One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:552h10
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:05Leicester
£711One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:252h11
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
11:36Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:512h14
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:05Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:452h20
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
12:05Leicester
£721One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £9 by bus.
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 £9
Distance
137 km
Average train duration
2h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
20
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 3m
First train
08:03
Last train
22:21
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 £9

Train companies: East Midlands Trains trains London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

You can travel by train to Leicester from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with East Midlands Trains for as low as £55. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train information with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
  • Cheapest Price: £55

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester can start from as little as £43 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester is £107; 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 train travel time is 2 h 3 min   for the 85 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester leaves at 05: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester leaves at 21: 21.
There are 18 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester.
Take the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train with East Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 21.
A trip to Leicester from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester by train is December.
You have options as you can travel to Leicester from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 2 different ways: coach or train.

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

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Leicester
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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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
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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