What's the distance between Heathrow and Leicester by coach?

The journey from Heathrow to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 86 miles (139 km).

What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Leicester without a car?

You can reach Leicester from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Heathrow to Leicester from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Leicester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h	16:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	20:25	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	22:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 20m	15:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h	18:40	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 20m	15:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Leicester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	1h 55m	02:35	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	02:45	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 10m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Heathrow to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

86 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £60	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £20	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Leicester?

Stops in Heathrow

A
London Heathrow Airport
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B
Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central
708 Bath Road, Hounslow TW5 9TW
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4
Shepiston Lane (Valid any Departure), Hayes UB3
D
Comfort Hotel
Arlington Court, Mercure London Heathrow Hotel: Valid any Departure , Hayes UB3
E
EasyHotel
2 Bletchmore Close, Hayes UB3
F
Novotel Hotel
Holloway Lane, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers, reliable travel experiences, and good value for money. The air conditioning was appreciated during hot days. However, some users mentioned delays in their journeys and issues with WiFi connectivity as areas needing attention.

National Express Heathrow Leicester recent customer reviews

A 3.5 hour trip took 5 hours we left Heathrow at 3pm and arrived in Leicester at 8pm The drivers time expired and we hopped to a different bus going to Leicester since replacement driver was not at the Destination when we arrived.

Anna S.

7 June 2025

Do not travel via coach usually but service and punctuation were excellent.. Will use again when I travel from Heathrow.

Ryan H.

19 March 2023

Fantastic comfortable journey, i felt so sorry for the driver loading heaps off luggage all by himself

Louis C.

29 December 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have noted that the initial driver was communicative and helpful, but there were delays due to a training exercise at Heathrow's Central bus station. Additionally, a lengthy stop for changing drivers contributed to the bus arriving about 30 minutes late, causing inconvenience for passengers.

Flixbus Heathrow Leicester recent customer reviews

First driver was great. Very communicative. Second driver not a word. The bus left approx. 40 minutes late from the Central bus station at Heathrow related to some training exercise!? Threw everyone’s schedule off.

Melissa L.

24 September 2025

Very delayed . No information. Tok almost tok more than to get SMS. New time was not correct.

Sadhana M.

5 July 2025

The driver stopped at the side of the road to change drivers took a considerable amount of time . Bus arrived approximately 30 min later than scheduled which caused me great inconvenience.

Steven B.

16 May 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Leicester

What's the distance between Heathrow and Leicester by coach?
The journey from Heathrow to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 86 miles (139 km).
What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Leicester without a car?
You can reach Leicester from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£9

21/11

£11

Today

£11

23/11

£10

24/11

£10

25/11

£9

26/11

£9

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The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Leicester was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £66 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-26.