Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Leicester to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
From £9.90 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Leicester to Heathrow
Travel from Leicester to Heathrow Airport in as little as 2 hours 30 minutes from just £9.90 one-way*, with up to 10 services departing daily. Forget the stress of airport parking fees or navigating train connections across London - our direct coach takes you straight to the terminal door, so you can relax and focus on the trip ahead.
Coach from Leicester to Heathrow
Travel from Leicester to Heathrow Airport in as little as 2 hours 30 minutes from just £9.90 one-way*, with up to 10 services departing daily. Forget the stress of airport parking fees or navigating train connections across London - our direct coach takes you straight to the terminal door, so you can relax and focus on the trip ahead.
Our Leicester to Heathrow bus and coach services pick up from 2 convenient stops across Leicester - Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station and Leicester Fosse Park - so you can board closer to home with less walking and less luggage-dragging through busy streets. A generous luggage allowance is included with every ticket, giving you plenty of room for all your bags.
Every booking guarantees your seat for the entire journey, and flexible ticket options let you adjust your plans if anything changes. With a 3-hour travel window on similar services either side of your booked departure, plus direct drop-off at Heathrow's terminal door, airport travel doesn't need to be stressful.
Secure our best value fares
The earlier you book your coach from Leicester to Heathrow, the lower the fare. Lock in great-value prices ahead of time, skip the queue, and save even more by booking a return ticket at the same time.
Guarantee your seat
Popular services on the Leicester to Heathrow route sell out quickly, especially during holiday periods and for early morning departures. Booking in advance secures your seat on a specific service, so there are no surprises on the day of travel.
Total peace of mind
Your ticket already includes a 3-hour travel window on similar services either side of your booked departure. Need more flexibility? Choose a Fully Flexible ticket, or add Change and Go for just £5 one-way to board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure time.
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🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: We carry millions of airport passengers every year, with consistently high Trustpilot ratings and a strong punctuality record on this route
⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: With up to 10 departures a day starting from the early hours of the morning, we cover every flight schedule - our fastest journey from Fosse Park is just 2 hours 30 minutes
✅ More stops and less walking: Board from 2 stops across Leicester, getting picked up closer to home than any train station - no dragging bags through ticket barriers or across platforms
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every passenger gets a guaranteed seat with a generous luggage allowance, free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat, air conditioning, and an onboard toilet
💷 Great value for every traveller: Fares from just £9.90 one-way*, with savings on return tickets, group discounts when you book for 4 or more, and no costly airport car park charges to worry about
Leicester to Heathrow journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 30 mins (from Fosse Park) |
Cheapest price | From £9.90 * |
Distance (approx) | 194km |
No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 2:20am/16:40pm |
Our Leicester to Heathrow network
Our Leicester to London Heathrow network runs across 2 routes, connecting you directly with the airport from the East Midlands. Both depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station and Leicester Fosse Park, calling at Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Airport before arriving at Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station (for Terminals 2 and 3) and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Check the route map and use our Journey Planner to find a Leicester to London Heathrow bus or coach that fits your schedule.
230 coach towards Heathrow
Our 230 service runs up to 8 times a day and calls at:
Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Milton Keynes Coachway
Luton Airport
Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
240 coach towards Heathrow
Our 240 service runs up to 2 times a day and calls at:
Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Milton Keynes Coachway
Luton Airport
Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Leicester to Heathrow route map
Travelling to Heathrow Airport
Starting your journey
We recommend arriving at your departure stop at least 10 minutes before your scheduled coach time. This gives you enough time for smooth boarding and luggage loading. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there's no heavy lifting to worry about.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to see exactly where your driver is and get live updates on arrival times, so you can time your walk to the stop whether you're leaving from Leicester St Margaret's or Fosse Park.
Direct to the terminal door
Your Leicester to Heathrow coach drops you right at the terminal door - no shuttle buses and no long walks through car parks. Coaches stop at Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3, outside Heathrow Terminal 4, and outside Heathrow Terminal 5. Heading to Terminal 4? You can take the free Heathrow Express train between terminals.
Planning your time
We recommend arriving at Heathrow well ahead of your scheduled flight departure to allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and reaching your gate. The 02:20 early morning departure from Leicester gets you to Heathrow by 05:05, in good time for early flights.
Coach station and airport facilities
While waiting at Leicester, the coach station offers an onsite coffee shop, newsagents, and a cash point. For full details, visit our Leicester Coach Station facilities page. On arrival at Heathrow, you'll find cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines, and ticket machines close to the coach stops.
Frequently asked questions
Fares on the Leicester to Heathrow coach route start from competitive prices when you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner to check the lowest fare available for your travel date.
Our first departure leaves Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station at 02:20, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 05:05. This early morning service is ideal if you need to catch an early flight from London Heathrow.
The last daily coach from Leicester to Heathrow departs Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station at 16:40pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 19:35pm.
Our fastest services from Fosse Park complete the journey in a quick, direct ride with no changes. Journey times from Leicester St Margaret's may be slightly longer depending on the service. Use the Journey Planner to check exact timings for your preferred departure.
Yes. Every ticket includes a generous luggage allowance, so there's plenty of room for everything you need. Travelling as a family or group? You'll have space for everyone's bags, and your driver will help with loading and unloading at both ends of the journey.
Both Standard and Fully Flexible fares can be amended, though excess fees may apply. You can also add Change and Go to your booking for £5 per journey, letting you board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure time. Visit our Change and Go page for details, or our tickets page for more on fare types.
The coach from Leicester to Heathrow runs direct with no changes, unlike the train which typically requires a change at London St Pancras and a transfer to the Piccadilly line Underground. During rail disruptions or engineering works, the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow provides a reliable, direct alternative with luggage storage included.
Coaches on the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 route stop at Heathrow Central Bus Station. The Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 service drops you directly outside the terminal. For passengers heading from Leicester to London Heathrow Terminal 4, you can take the free Heathrow Express train between terminals. All services - including the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 2 bus - call at the same stops, so you're covered whichever terminal you need.
Yes. Coaches on the Leicester to Heathrow route offer free onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat, so you can work, stream, or keep your devices charged throughout the journey. Air conditioning and an onboard toilet are also standard.
We recommend booking online or through the National Express app to guarantee your seat and access the best available fares. A reservation is required for travel, so booking ahead is the safest option. Create a free My Account to skip booking fees and manage your tickets easily.
Our first service departs in the early hours, arriving at Heathrow in time for very early flights. With frequent daily departures, you can find a bus from Leicester to Heathrow airport to match your flight time. Use our Journey Planner to find the service that works best.
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*Fares correct 02.04.2025 for travel between 02.04.2025 - 01.08.2025
