The average train between Leicester and Heathrow takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Heathrow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Leicester and Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 36m • 2 changes

1h 52m • 2 changes

1h 53m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Heathrow station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Leicester to Heathrow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Heathrow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Leicester to Heathrow train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Leicester and Heathrow is 138.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m.