What's the distance between Leicester and Heathrow by coach?

The distance between Leicester and Heathrow by coach is approximately 86 miles (139 km).

What is the best way to go from Leicester to Heathrow without a car?

You can travel to Heathrow from Leicester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Leicester to Heathrow from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 30m	23:30	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	02:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	19:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 10m	23:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	19:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 10m	23:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	20:15	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 50m	00:05	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	05:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:00	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	03:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	05:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:00	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	03:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	05:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:00	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	03:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	10:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	05:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:00	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	03:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Heathrow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	05:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:00	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	03:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	04:40	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

86 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £103	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £17	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have shared positive experiences with National Express, highlighting the punctuality of services and professionalism of drivers. The buses are well-maintained and clean, ensuring a comfortable journey. However, some users mentioned issues such as unclear boarding information at stations and additional charges for luggage sizes that could be more customer-friendly.

National Express Leicester Heathrow recent customer reviews

The coach was a few minutes late leaving but made up the time along the way. The driver was helpful and answered queries politely. The journey was comfortable and I felt safe in the driver's hands. Nothing more to be said, really.

Derek F.

17 September 2024

It was a terrible experience; my bus was supposed to arrive at fosse park stop at 10.30 but I waited till 12.15 and the bus didn’t show up so I had to take a taxi to Heathrow and pay huge some of money. I don’t recommend this service to anyone

Leily N.

28 February 2024

They were spot on Departure time and the driver was very helpful with answering queries

George O.

26 November 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Heathrow?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leicester to Heathrow

What's the distance between Leicester and Heathrow by coach?
The distance between Leicester and Heathrow by coach is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
What is the best way to go from Leicester to Heathrow without a car?
You can travel to Heathrow from Leicester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

£9

18/11

£9

Today

£9

20/11

£9

21/11

£10

22/11

£10

23/11

£10

24/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Heathrow was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Heathrow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £66 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.