What is the distance between Leicester and Heathrow?

About 86 miles (139 km) separate Leicester and Heathrow.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Heathrow?

If you're headed to Heathrow from Leicester, chances are that your bus will leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at London Heathrow Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Leicester to Heathrow from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 30m	6:15pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 20m	4:30pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	6:35pm	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 20m	4:30pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	2h 40m	4:20pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	3:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	5:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	5:20am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	5:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 40m	7:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	5:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	3:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	5:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	3:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Heathrow on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 55m	5:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 35m	3:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	4:40am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $84	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $25	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers have shared positive experiences with National Express, highlighting the punctuality of services and professionalism of drivers. The buses are well-maintained and clean, ensuring a comfortable journey. However, some users mentioned issues such as unclear boarding information at stations and additional charges for luggage sizes that could be more customer-friendly.

National Express Leicester Heathrow recent customer reviews

The coach was a few minutes late leaving but made up the time along the way. The driver was helpful and answered queries politely. The journey was comfortable and I felt safe in the driver's hands. Nothing more to be said, really.

Derek F.

September 17, 2024

It was a terrible experience; my bus was supposed to arrive at fosse park stop at 10.30 but I waited till 12.15 and the bus didn’t show up so I had to take a taxi to Heathrow and pay huge some of money. I don’t recommend this service to anyone

Leily N.

February 28, 2024

They were spot on Departure time and the driver was very helpful with answering queries

George O.

November 26, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Leicester Heathrow recent customer reviews

The coach never turned up

Mark H.

September 9, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Heathrow?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Heathrow by bus

What is the distance between Leicester and Heathrow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Heathrow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$14

11/16

$15

Today

$11

11/18

$11

11/19

$13

11/20

$11

11/21

$13

11/22

$13

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Heathrow was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Heathrow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $84 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.