London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train with East Midlands Railway

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Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jan 27

Cheapest

$66

Average

$74

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

P03968

10:45AM2h21

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

01:06PMLeicester station (LEI)

$661One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

P03932

09:51AM2h14

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)

$661One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

P03932

09:45AM2h20

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)

$661One-way

2 transfers

P03952

10:15AM2h20

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

12:35PMLeicester station (LEI)

$711One-way

2 transfers

P04047

08:15AM2h21

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

10:36AMLeicester station (LEI)

$991One-way

2 transfers

Live departures

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, January 26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
P02032	On time 08:03AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h50	10:53AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
C42176	On time 08:12AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h41	10:53AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
C42176	On time 08:17AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h36	10:53AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P02037	On time 08:34AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h53	11:27AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P01943	On time 08:49AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h38	11:27AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P01943	On time 08:54AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h33	11:27AM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P01969	On time 10:06AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h47	12:53PM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P02056	On time 10:20AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h33	12:53PM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
P02056	On time 10:25AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h28	12:53PM Leicester station (LEI)	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jan 27

Fastest Journey

2 h 4 m

Average

2 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

138 km

It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

C17886

09:32AM2h04

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:36AMLeicester station (LEI)

$1461One-way

2 transfers

C17888

09:02AM2h05

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:07AMLeicester station (LEI)

$1931One-way

2 transfers

C17882

10:27AM2h08

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

12:35PMLeicester station (LEI)

$1461One-way

2 transfers

C17884

09:57AM2h08

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)

$1461One-way

2 transfers

C17886

09:27AM2h09

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

11:36AMLeicester station (LEI)

$1461One-way

2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€30) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $12 (€10)

Distance

85 miles (137 km)

Average train duration

2h 31m

Cheapest ticket price

$34 (€30)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 3m

First train

08:03

Last train

22:21

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $12 (€10)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester trains

Find the best trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester with Omio's travel partners East Midlands Trains from $70 (€62). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $70

FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester.

Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester can start from as little as $54 (€49) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester is $136 (€122); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train travel time is 2 h 3 min for the 85 mile (137 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester leaves at 5: 36 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester leaves at 9: 21 PM.

There are 18 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester.

For the journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester you can take a train with East Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 21 PM.

A trip to Leicester from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Leicester from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester

London

Leicester

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone Number

+44 8457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park

Dining

Maxin Chicken
Mr Browns
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
Domino's

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel