The average train between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5. 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 5. 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 5 at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 13m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Book your Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 137.1 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 54m.