The average train between Leicester and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:41 PM which arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 8:39 PM. 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.


2h 8m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Leicester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Leicester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Leicester and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 137.9 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.