RoutavioPopular routesHeathrowHeathrow to Leicester
HeathrowLeicester135 km

How to get from Heathrow to Leicester

  • 135 km as the crow flies

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    4h 34m

    2 transfers

    Bus

    €24

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Leicester: bus. The two cities are about 135 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

135 km

Heathrow to Leicester: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€244h 34m · 2 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Heathrow → London City Airportbus
    Regional connection·1h 19m
  2. 2
    London City Airport → London Borough of Camdenbus
    Local bus·45m
  3. 3
    London Borough of Camden → Leicesterbus
    FlixBus·1h 50m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

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Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 1h 55m€17Book
  • Train· 2h 03m€76Book

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionHeathrow-London City AirportBook →Local busLondon City Airport-London Borough of CamdenBook →FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-LeicesterBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Heathrow to Leicester works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 1h 19m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Camden (45 min). Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Leicester (1h 50m). In total it's roughly €24 over 4h 34m, 2 transfers.

Heathrow to Leicester: common questions

Is there a bus from Heathrow to Leicester?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Leicester from Heathrow?

About 135 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Heathrow to Leicester?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Leicester?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

London → Leicester€9

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026