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Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

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Heathrow to Leicester

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Coach from Heathrow Airport to Leicester

National Express coaches from Heathrow Airport to Leicester provide comfy and affordable travel with fares starting from just £9.00 one-way*.

Enjoy a hassle-free journey as you travel from one of the UK's busiest airports to the heart of Leicester, making your onward journey as relaxing as possible.

You can book tickets from Heathrow Airport to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.

Coach from Heathrow Airport to Leicester

National Express coaches from Heathrow Airport to Leicester provide comfy and affordable travel with fares starting from just £9.00 one-way*.

Enjoy a hassle-free journey as you travel from one of the UK's busiest airports to the heart of Leicester, making your onward journey as relaxing as possible.

You can book tickets from Heathrow Airport to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.

Heathrow to Leicester journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 50 mins
Cheapest price From £9.00 *
Distance (approx) 172km
No. of stops 3 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 00:05am/22:05pm

  

Our Heathrow to Leicester services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 230 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Heathrow Airport (T5)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Luton Interchange
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Leicester (Fosse Park)
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

Our 240 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Heathrow Airport (T5)
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Leicester (Fosse Park)
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

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Departing from Heathrow

While waiting for your coach, you'll find excellent facilities at Heathrow Airport to keep you entertained. You'll spot a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants near your departure point, plus convenient rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines to ensure you have everything you need before boarding.

Heading between terminals? No problem!
For more frequent National Express coach services, search for your specific terminal in the blue Journey Planner above. Just hop on the free Heathrow Express train to move between terminals quickly and easily at no additional cost.

Arrival and Departure information: 

Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.

Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.

Arriving in Leicester

St Margaret's Bus Station drops you right where you want to be - in the heart of Leicester's vibrant city centre on Gravel Street. The ideal location puts you moments away from shops, cafes and restaurants.

Great transport connections including local bus routes, rail services and a dedicated taxi rank make it simple to continue your journey, whether you're staying in Leicester or travelling further afield.

You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.

  

Perfect for:


 Airport travellers seeking affordable transport to Leicester
 Passengers wanting city centre arrival with excellent onward connections
 Visitors looking for comfortable travel after a long flight

 

Book your National Express coach from Heathrow to Leicester today and enjoy a hassle-free journey that saves those pounds for your time in Leicester.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Heathrow Airport at 00.05am, arriving at Leicester at 3.00am.

The last coach leaves from Heathrow Airport at 22.05pm, arriving at Leicester at 00.55am.

A one-way journey from Heathrow Airport to Leicester is available from £9.00*.

Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Leicester take 2 hrs 50 mins.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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