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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leicester trains

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The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Leicester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
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1h 53m
£59–102

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leicester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways6h 30m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 51m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Heathrow ExpressLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leicester via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m.

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