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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Showing times and prices for May 22
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
127
Distance
137 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) without transferring at least 2 times.
C37744+
C10018+
C041909:45 PM3h43Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1:28 AMLeicester station (LEI)$861One-way2 transfers- C38135+C10018+C041909:55 PM3h33Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1:28 AMLeicester station (LEI)$861One-way2 transfers
- C38135+C10018+C041909:50 PM3h38Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1:28 AMLeicester station (LEI)$861One-way2 transfers
- C37787+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C2176610:15 PM3h19Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1:34 AMLeicester station (LEI)$861One-way2 transfers - C37558+C10034+C041847:45 PM2h20Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)10:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)$931One-way2 transfers
- Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21762+
W1084110:32 AM2h03Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:35 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1641One-way2 transfers - W10853+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W7097511:32 AM2h03Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1:35 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1641One-way2 transfers
- W10835+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W7096710:02 AM2h03Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1641One-way2 transfers
- W10823+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W709619:02 AM2h03Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:05 AMLeicester station (LEI)$2171One-way2 transfers
- W10877+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W709871:32 PM2h04Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3:36 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1641One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI):
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average $110 (€89).
The fastest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.
Other travel options to Leicester station (LEI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Heathrow Airport and Leicester station (LEI) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $110 (€89) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W32908+C21769+C37972 | Delayed 6:43 AM 6:50 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h18 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W32908+C21769+C37972 | Delayed 6:43 AM 6:55 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h13 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10808+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70956 | 7:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37658+C18648+W70956 | 7:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C18648+W70956+C37658 | 7:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h18 | 10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10811+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70858 | 7:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h23 | 10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10811+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70858 | 8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h18 | 10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37710+C18582+W70958 | 8:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10817+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70958 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70958+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10817 | 8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10048+W70961+C37761 | 8:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10823+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70961 | On time 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10823+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70961 | On time 9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37803+C10021+W70964 | 9:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70964+W10829+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10829+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70964 | On time 9:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37396+C10045+W70967 | 9:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70967+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10835 | On time 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70967+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10835 | On time 10:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10041+C21762+C37443 | 10:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C21762+W10841+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | Delayed 10:32 AM 10:27 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C21762+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10841 | Delayed 10:32 AM 10:32 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37489+C10030+W70972 | 10:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10030+W70972+C37926 | 10:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h16 | 1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10030+W70972+C37926 | 10:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70874+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10847 | Delayed 11:05 AM 10:57 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 1:17 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70874+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10847 | Delayed 11:05 AM 11:02 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h15 | 1:17 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10042+W70975+C37536 | 11:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70975+W10853 | 11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70975+W10853+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 11:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37583+C10044+C21653 | 11:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C21653+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W10859 | On time 11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C21653+W10859+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 12:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10029+W70981+C37632 | 12:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 2:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70981+W10865 | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 2:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70981+W10865+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | Delayed 12:32 PM 12:32 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 2:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10051+W70984+C37679 | 12:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 3:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10051+W70984+C38084 | 12:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 3:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10051+W70984+C38084 | 12:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 3:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W70886+W10871+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | Delayed 1:05 PM 12:57 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 3:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10871+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70886 | On time 1:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 3:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10038+W70987+C37722 | 1:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 3:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10877+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70987 | On time 1:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 3:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10877+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70987 | On time 1:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 3:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37764+C10022+C21763 | On time 1:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 4:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38154+C10022+C21763 | On time 1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 4:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38154+C10022+C21763 | On time 1:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 4:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10883+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70892 | 1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h18 | 4:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10883+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70892 | 2:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h13 | 4:15 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37806+C10046+W70992 | On time 2:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 4:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38189+C10046+W70992 | On time 2:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h16 | 4:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38189+C10046+W70992 | On time 2:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 4:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10889+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21650 | 2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 4:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10889+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21650 | 2:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 4:46 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37407+C10020+W70996 | On time 2:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 5:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37851+C10020+W70996 | On time 2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h16 | 5:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37851+C10020+W70996 | On time 2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 5:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10895+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21776 | 2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 5:17 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10895+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21776 | 3:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h15 | 5:17 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37454+C10025+W70998 | On time 3:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10901+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70998 | On time 3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10901+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70998 | On time 3:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37529+C10047+C21781 | On time 3:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 6:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37952+W32930+C21781 | On time 3:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 6:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37952+W32930+C21781 | On time 3:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 6:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10907+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21647 | On time 3:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 6:22 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10907+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21647 | On time 4:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h20 | 6:22 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37594+C10079+W71004 | 4:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 6:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10913+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W71004 | 4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 6:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10913+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W71004 | 4:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 6:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37671+C10026+C21758 | On time 4:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 7:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10919+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21758 | On time 4:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 7:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10919+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21758 | On time 5:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 7:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37741+C10014+W71009 | 5:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h25 | 7:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10925+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W71009 | 5:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h13 | 7:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10925+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W71009 | 5:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h08 | 7:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37808+C10027+C21770 | 5:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h23 | 8:08 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10931+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21770 | 5:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h11 | 8:08 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10931+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21770 | 6:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h06 | 8:08 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37428+C18514+W71013 | 6:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h25 | 8:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37863+W32920+W71013 | 6:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 8:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37863+W32920+W71013 | 6:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h15 | 8:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37475+C18503+C21761 | On time 6:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 9:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37905+W32924+C21761 | On time 6:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 9:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37905+W32924+C21761 | On time 6:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 9:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37512+C10037+C04182 | On time 7:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 9:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37946+C10037+C04182 | On time 7:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h16 | 9:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37946+C10037+C04182 | On time 7:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 9:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37558+C10034+C04184 | On time 7:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h20 | 10:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37985+C10034+C04184 | On time 7:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 10:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37985+C10034+C04184 | On time 7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 10:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37607+C10040+C21760 | On time 8:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h22 | 10:37 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38025+C10040+C21760 | On time 8:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 10:37 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38025+C10040+C21760 | On time 8:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 10:37 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37701+C10035+C21772 | 9:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h21 | 11:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38101+C10035+C21772 | 9:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h16 | 11:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38101+C10035+C21772 | 9:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 11:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37744+W45543+C04190 | On time 9:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h20 | 1:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38135+W45543+C04190 | On time 9:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h15 | 1:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C38135+W45543+C04190 | On time 9:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h10 | 1:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37787+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21766 | On time 10:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h19 | 1:34 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10985+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21766 | On time 10:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h07 | 1:34 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10985+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21766 | On time 10:32 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h02 | 1:34 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
| C37411+W32962+W70847 | 5:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h33 | 7:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37411+W32962+W70847 | 5:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h27 | 7:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37430+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70945 | 5:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h38 | 8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C10031+W70945+C37457 | 5:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h22 | 8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37457+C10031+W70945 | 5:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h17 | 8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37504+C10032+W70948 | 6:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h22 | 8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37932+W32870+W70948 | 6:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W32870+W70948+C37932 | 6:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10793+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70852 | 6:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10793+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70852 | 6:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h15 | 8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37549+C10017+C21769 | 6:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h23 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37972+W32908+C21769 | 6:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h18 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W32908+C21769+C37972 | 6:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h13 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10799+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70854 | 6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h22 | 9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10799+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70854 | 7:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h17 | 9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| C37598+C10052+C21649 | 7:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2h24 | 9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10805+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21649 | 7:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| W10805+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+C21649 | 7:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains with Omio?
East Midlands Railway operates all trains services from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 67 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 2h 3m.
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 $11 (€9)
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 67 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 7:15 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 $11 (€9)
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Leicester station (LEI) from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
$46 (€37)
East Midlands Railway frequency
73 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $46 (€37), while the average price is around $110 (€89).
The train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) takes 2h 3m and runs 67 per day.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 7:15 AM.
The distance by train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is 85 miles (137 km).
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 10:25 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
There is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it mainly passes through urban areas and some countryside, but it does offer glimpses of the English landscape typical of the Midlands region.
A day trip from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 3m. Trains run 20 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI).
Since neither London Heathrow Airport nor Leicester station (LEI) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Leicester station (LEI) include Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Birmingham, Melton Mowbray.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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Leicester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
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
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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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