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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI)

Showing times and prices for Jul 06

Cheapest price

$86

Average price

$170

Fastest journey

2 h 3 m

Average duration

2 h 3 m

Trains per day

128

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 $170 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.

  • Elizabeth lineC37787+ThameslinkC18515+East Midlands RailwayC21766
    10:15 PM3h29
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    1:44 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC38171+ThameslinkC18515+East Midlands RailwayC21766
    10:20 PM3h24
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    1:44 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC38171+ThameslinkC18515+East Midlands RailwayC21766
    10:25 PM3h19
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    1:44 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37489+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW70874
    10:45 AM2h32
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    1:17 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37679+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW70886
    12:45 PM2h31
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    3:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    $861One-way
    2 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 $45.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Driving

$109

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

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 $92 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average $109 (€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 $109 (€89) compared to roughly $56 (€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, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Elizabeth lineC37835+ThameslinkC56521+East Midlands RailwayW7093012:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h35
3:00 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37434+ThameslinkW45792+East Midlands RailwayC2177712:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h24
3:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37876+ThameslinkC56361+East Midlands RailwayC2177712:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h19
3:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37876+ThameslinkC56361+East Midlands RailwayC2177712:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h14
3:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37482+ThameslinkC56517+East Midlands RailwayC21646
On time
1:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h30
3:45 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37919+ThameslinkC56517+East Midlands RailwayC21646
On time
1:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
3:45 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37919+ThameslinkC56517+East Midlands RailwayC21646
On time
1:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
3:45 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37528+ThameslinkW45776+East Midlands RailwayC21764
On time
1:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h24
4:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37959+ThameslinkC56371+East Midlands RailwayC21764
On time
1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h19
4:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37959+ThameslinkC56371+East Midlands RailwayC21764
On time
1:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h14
4:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37575+ThameslinkC56370+East Midlands RailwayW709632:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h25
4:40 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37998+ThameslinkC56370+East Midlands RailwayW709632:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
4:40 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37998+ThameslinkC56370+East Midlands RailwayW709632:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
4:40 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37623+ThameslinkW45806+East Midlands RailwayC21768
On time
2:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
5:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38039+ThameslinkC56356+East Midlands RailwayC21768
On time
2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
5:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38039+ThameslinkC56356+East Midlands RailwayC21768
On time
2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
5:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37670+ThameslinkC56377+East Midlands RailwayW709693:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h24
5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38077+ThameslinkC56377+East Midlands RailwayW709693:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h19
5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38077+ThameslinkC56377+East Midlands RailwayW709693:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h14
5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37714+ThameslinkW45756+East Midlands RailwayW709733:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
6:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38112+ThameslinkC56518+East Midlands RailwayW709733:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
6:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38112+ThameslinkC56518+East Midlands RailwayW709733:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
6:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37757+ThameslinkC56379+East Midlands RailwayW709774:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h22
6:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38147+ThameslinkC56379+East Midlands RailwayW709774:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
6:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38147+ThameslinkC56379+East Midlands RailwayW709774:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
6:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37798+ThameslinkW45752+East Midlands RailwayW70980
On time
4:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
7:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38182+ThameslinkC56522+East Midlands RailwayW70980
On time
4:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
7:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38182+ThameslinkC56522+East Midlands RailwayW70980
On time
4:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
7:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37400+ThameslinkC56513+East Midlands RailwayW70983
On time
5:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h22
7:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37844+ThameslinkC56513+East Midlands RailwayW70983
On time
5:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
7:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37844+ThameslinkC56513+East Midlands RailwayW70983
On time
5:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
7:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37447+ThameslinkW45798+East Midlands RailwayC21757
On time
5:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
8:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37887+ThameslinkC56351+East Midlands RailwayC21757
On time
5:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
8:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37887+ThameslinkC56351+East Midlands RailwayC21757
On time
5:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
8:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37493+ThameslinkC56354+East Midlands RailwayW70990
On time
6:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h22
8:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37929+ThameslinkC56354+East Midlands RailwayW70990
On time
6:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
8:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37929+ThameslinkC56354+East Midlands RailwayW70990
On time
6:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
8:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37540+ThameslinkW45780+East Midlands RailwayC21759
On time
6:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
9:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37970+ThameslinkC56375+East Midlands RailwayC21759
On time
6:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
9:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37970+ThameslinkC56375+East Midlands RailwayC21759
On time
6:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
9:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37587+ThameslinkC56524+East Midlands RailwayW70994
On time
7:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
9:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38009+ThameslinkC56524+East Midlands RailwayW70994
On time
7:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h15
9:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38009+ThameslinkC56524+East Midlands RailwayW70994
On time
7:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h10
9:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37636+ThameslinkW45751+East Midlands RailwayW710007:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h22
10:07 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38050+ThameslinkC56355+East Midlands RailwayW710007:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
10:07 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38050+ThameslinkC56355+East Midlands RailwayW710007:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
10:07 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37683+ThameslinkC22683+East Midlands RailwayC21648
On time
8:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
10:54 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38088+ThameslinkC22683+East Midlands RailwayC21648
On time
8:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h34
10:54 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38088+ThameslinkC22683+East Midlands RailwayC21648
On time
8:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h29
10:54 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37725+ThameslinkW45784+East Midlands RailwayW710058:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h26
11:11 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38123+ThameslinkC22682+East Midlands RailwayW710058:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h21
11:11 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38123+ThameslinkC22682+East Midlands RailwayW710058:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h16
11:11 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37768+ThameslinkC56503+East Midlands RailwayW709259:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h43
11:58 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38158+ThameslinkC56503+East Midlands RailwayW709259:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h38
11:58 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38158+ThameslinkC56503+East Midlands RailwayW709259:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h33
11:58 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38170+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC04192
On time
9:30 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h13
12:43 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38185+ThameslinkX82661+East Midlands RailwayC04192
On time
9:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h53
12:43 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38185+ThameslinkX82661+East Midlands RailwayC04192
On time
9:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h48
12:43 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Monday, July 6
Elizabeth lineC37411+ThameslinkW32962+East Midlands RailwayW708485:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h33
7:48 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37411+ThameslinkW32962+East Midlands RailwayW708485:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h27
7:48 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37430+ThameslinkW45477+East Midlands RailwayW709455:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37430+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709455:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37430+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709455:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
ThameslinkC10031+East Midlands RailwayW70945+Elizabeth lineC374575:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h22
8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37457+ThameslinkC10031+East Midlands RailwayW709455:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h17
8:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37504+ThameslinkC10032+East Midlands RailwayW709486:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h22
8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37932+ThameslinkW32870+East Midlands RailwayW709486:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h17
8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37932+ThameslinkW32870+East Midlands RailwayW709486:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10793+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW708526:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10793+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW708526:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37549+ThameslinkC10017+East Midlands RailwayC217696:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h23
9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37972+ThameslinkW32908+East Midlands RailwayC217696:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h18
9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37972+ThameslinkW32908+East Midlands RailwayC217696:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h13
9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10799+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW708546:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h22
9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10799+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW708547:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h17
9:19 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37598+ThameslinkC10052+East Midlands RailwayC216497:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h24
9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10805+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC216497:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h12
9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10805+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC216497:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h07
9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10808+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709567:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37658+ThameslinkC18648+East Midlands RailwayW709567:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h24
10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC38066+ThameslinkC09994+East Midlands RailwayW708587:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h30
10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37658+ThameslinkC18648+East Midlands RailwayW709567:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10811+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW708587:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70858+Heathrow ExpressW10811+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
10:20 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37710+ThameslinkC18582+East Midlands RailwayW709588:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h21
10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70958+Heathrow ExpressW10817+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h09
10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10817+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709588:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h04
10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37761+ThameslinkC10048+East Midlands RailwayW709618:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10823+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709618:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h08
11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70961+Heathrow ExpressW10823+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h03
11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
ThameslinkC10021+East Midlands RailwayW70964+Elizabeth lineC378039:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h21
11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10829+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709649:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h09
11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10829+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709649:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h04
11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37396+ThameslinkC10045+East Midlands RailwayW709679:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70967+Heathrow ExpressW10835+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h08
12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70967+Heathrow ExpressW10835+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h03
12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37443+ThameslinkC10041+East Midlands RailwayC2176210:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10841+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC2176210:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h08
12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10841+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC2176210:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h03
12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37489+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW7087410:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h32
1:17 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37489+ThameslinkC10030+East Midlands RailwayW7097210:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h21
1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
ThameslinkC10030+East Midlands RailwayW70972+Elizabeth lineC3792610:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h16
1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37926+ThameslinkC10030+East Midlands RailwayW7097210:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h11
1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10847+East Midlands RailwayW70874+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
1:17 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70874+Heathrow ExpressW10847+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International11:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
1:17 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37536+ThameslinkC10042+East Midlands RailwayW7097511:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h20
1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70975+Heathrow ExpressW10853+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h08
1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW70975+Heathrow ExpressW10853+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International11:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h03
1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37583+ThameslinkC10044+East Midlands RailwayC2165311:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h21
2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Heathrow ExpressW10859+East Midlands RailwayC21653+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h09
2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC21653+Heathrow ExpressW10859+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:02 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h04
2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37632+ThameslinkC10029+East Midlands RailwayW7098112:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h21
2:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers

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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 $45 (€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
$45 (€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
$45 (€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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $45 (€37), while the average price is around $109 (€89).
The train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) takes 2h 3m and runs 67 per day.
The distance by train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) is 85 miles (137 km).
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 7:15 AM.
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)

Most London Heathrow Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the London St Pancras International to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Leicester station (LEI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Leicester
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre

BusX7 · 4m · $2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · $2 · every ~14 min

Leicester train station facilities and services

Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Leicester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.

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