The average train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leicester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leicester is 137.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
