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Coach from Heathrow Airport to Leicester
Travel from Heathrow to Leicester in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes from just £9.90 one-way*, with up to 14 services departing daily. Forget expensive train fares and complicated connections - our coach from Heathrow to Leicester picks you up at the terminal door and takes you straight to the city centre, so you can relax after your flight.
Coach from Heathrow Airport to Leicester
Travel from Heathrow to Leicester in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes from just £9.90 one-way*, with up to 14 services departing daily. Forget expensive train fares and complicated connections - our coach from Heathrow to Leicester picks you up at the terminal door and takes you straight to the city centre, so you can relax after your flight.
We pick up from 3 stops across Heathrow Airport, including Terminal 5, the Central Bus Station, and Terminal 4, so you can board close to where you land. With a generous luggage allowance and far less walking than dragging bags to a railway station, the Heathrow to Leicester bus is a comfortable choice for families, groups, and solo travellers alike. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there is no heavy lifting to worry about.
Every ticket includes a guaranteed seat, so there is no scrambling for space after a long flight. Flexible ticket options let you adjust your plans if needed, and our 3-hour travel window means you can board a similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure - ideal when flight times shift. Your coach collects you directly from the terminal door for a smooth start to your onward journey.
Secure our best value fares
The earlier you book your Heathrow to Leicester coach, the better the fare. Lock in our lowest prices and skip the queues at the coach station. Book a return ticket at the same time to keep costs down.
Guarantee your seat
Popular buses from Heathrow to Leicester can sell out, especially during peak travel periods and school holidays. Booking in advance secures your seat on a specific service, so you will not be left waiting at the airport.
Total peace of mind
Plans change, and we get that. Our 3-hour travel window lets you catch a similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure. Need even 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. Visit our Change and Go page for full details.
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🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: Millions of passengers trust us every year for their airport transfers, backed by positive Trustpilot reviews and friendly, helpful drivers on every journey
⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: Frequent daily departures running around the clock, including the 00:30 overnight service for late-night arrivals, with a fastest journey time of 2 hours 45 minutes departing from Heathrow Airport (T5)
✅ More stops and less walking: We serve 3 stops across Heathrow Airport so you can board close to your arrival terminal - far less walking with heavy bags than making your way to a train platform
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every passenger gets a guaranteed seat, a generous luggage allowance, free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat, air conditioning, and onboard toilets
💷 Great value for every traveller: Fares from just £9.90 one-way*, with savings on return tickets and 33% off for groups of 4 or more - plus you avoid costly airport car park charges
Heathrow to Leicester journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 45 mins |
Cheapest price | From £9.90 * |
Distance (approx) | 172km |
No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 00:30am/23:00pm |
Our Heathrow to Leicester network
Our London Heathrow to Leicester network covers two routes - the 230 and 240 services - offering frequent departures throughout the day and night. Whether you are landing at Terminal 5, Terminal 4, or arriving via the Central Bus Station serving Terminals 2 and 3, there is a London Heathrow Airport to Leicester service waiting for you.
Both routes call at Luton Airport and Milton Keynes Coachway before arriving at Leicester (Fosse Park) and Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station in the city centre. If you know the airport by its code, travelling from LHR to Leicester by coach could not be simpler - check our route map or use the Journey Planner above to find the best Heathrow Airport to Leicester bus for your travel date.
Our 230 service travels up to 12 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 2 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
You can book a coach to Heathrow from Leicester or a bus to Heathrow from Leicester on our Leicester to Heathrow page. You can also explore other routes into the city, including Birmingham to Leicester, Coventry to Leicester, and London to Leicester.
Heathrow to Leicester route map
Return route
Routes to Leicester
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Finding your coach
Coaches depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Arrivals forecourt) and the Heathrow Central Bus Station (serving Terminals 2 and 3). The 240 service also calls at Heathrow Terminal 4 (Arrivals forecourt). Look for the National Express branded bay at each stop.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool to follow your driver's live location, so you know exactly when to head to the pick-up point. It takes the guesswork out of waiting and makes catching your bus Heathrow to Leicester straightforward.
Direct from the terminal door
Your coach picks up right outside the terminal, so there is no long walk, no shuttle bus, and no navigating through car parks. Step out of Arrivals and your ride to Leicester is waiting just metres away.
Planning your time
After landing, allow time for immigration, baggage collection, and making your way to the coach stop. Arriving at the stop around 10 minutes before your booked departure gives you a comfortable buffer for luggage loading and boarding.
Heathrow facilities and arriving in Leicester
While waiting at Heathrow, you will find cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, and cash machines near your departure point. Need to move between terminals? Hop on the free Heathrow Express train to connect quickly at no extra cost.
In Leicester, coaches arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station on Gravel Street, right in the city centre. Local bus routes, rail services, and a dedicated taxi rank are all nearby for onward connections. Find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.
Frequently asked questions
Fares on the Heathrow Airport to Leicester coach start from competitive prices when booked in advance, and are consistently cheaper than the equivalent train journey. Use the Journey Planner above to check the latest prices and availability for your travel date.
The coach is consistently the most affordable option for travelling from Heathrow Airport to Leicester, costing a fraction of the equivalent train journey, which requires a Tube connection to King's Cross St Pancras followed by an East Midlands Railways service. Book early through the Journey Planner above for the best deals.
Our first departure leaves Heathrow Airport at 00:30, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's at 03:40. This overnight service is ideal if you have landed on a late-night flight and need to reach Leicester in the early hours.
The last coach departs Heathrow Airport at 23:00, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's at 01:55 the following day.
Our fastest coaches from Heathrow to Leicester offer a swift, direct ride with no changes required. Actual journey times vary by service and time of day, so check the Journey Planner above for specific timings on your preferred departure.
Yes. You can bring your luggage on board, and your driver will help load and unload bags from the hold. This makes the service a practical choice whether you are travelling solo, as a family, or in a group.
Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, although excess fees may apply. You can also add Change and Go to your booking, which lets you board any available coach up to 12 hours before or after your original departure for just £5 per journey. For more information, visit our tickets page or our Change and Go page.
Yes. When rail services between London and Leicester face disruption, our coaches from Heathrow to Leicester continue to run on their own road-based network. With frequent daily departures and no reliance on railway infrastructure, the coach is a reliable option for reaching Leicester when trains are not running.
Coaches depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Arrivals forecourt), Heathrow Central Bus Station (serving Terminals 2 and 3), and Heathrow Terminal 4 (route 240 only). In Leicester, services call at Leicester (Fosse Park) before terminating at Leicester St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station on Gravel Street.
Yes. All our coaches offer free Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat, so you can stay connected, charge your devices, or catch up on work during the journey.
Yes, you can purchase tickets at the coach station. However, we recommend booking online through the Journey Planner above to secure the best fares and guarantee your seat, especially during busy periods.
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