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.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Leicester to Heathrow Airport
From £9 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
Our coaches travel from Leicester to Heathrow up to 10 times a day, from £9 one-way*. With reliable services, low fares, and comfortable coaches, you can travel in style for less across the UK.
Coach from Leicester to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Leicester to Heathrow up to 10 times a day, from £9 one-way*. With reliable services, low fares, and comfortable coaches, you can travel in style for less across the UK.
| Leicester to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 30 mins (from Fosse Park) |
| Cheapest price | From £9 * |
| 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 services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 230 service travels up to 8 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
- Leicester (Fosse Park)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Luton Airport
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Our 240 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
- Leicester (Fosse Park)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Luton Airport
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Leicester to Heathrow route map
Departing from Leicester
While waiting to depart, Leicester's coach station has plenty to keep you occupied and comfortable. From an onsite coffee shop and newsagents to a convenient cash point, your time waiting is bound to fly by.
For more information, please see our Leicester Coach Station facilities page.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
At Heathrow, you will find many facilities to pass the time before travelling. Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
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.
Book your cheap transportation trip from Leicester to Heathrow today. Our coaches provide ample luggage storage for your journey, with no need to hire additional transport.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station at 2.20am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 5.05am.
The last coach leaves from Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station at 16.40pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 19.35pm.
A one-way journey from Leicester to Heathrow is available from £9*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Leicester to Heathrow take 2 hrs 30 mins from our Fosse Park stop.
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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*Fares correct 02.04.2025 for travel between 02.04.2025 - 01.08.2025
