Heathrow Airport to Leicester: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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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.
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.
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.
Heathrow to Leicester route map
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.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. 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 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.