The average train between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 3 takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3. 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 Terminal 3. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 3 at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 50m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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The distance between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 3 is 137.6 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 £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 5m.