Leicester to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

From £9.90 one-way*

Information

We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

Guaranteed seat

Your reservation secures a seat for your entire journey.

Generous luggage allowance

Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Standard on most National Express services so you can stay connected with ease.

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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.

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.

Why we recommend booking in advance

Why choose National Express?

🏆 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
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

240 coach towards Heathrow

Leicester to Heathrow route map

Routes to Heathrow Airport

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.

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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 policy