There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 37m£32–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
3h 19m£8–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leicester to London Heathrow-LHR103.6 mi
1h 44m£30–45Drive 103.6 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3103.6 mi
1h 44m£26–37Bus via Milton Keynes
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
3h 39m£29–54
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 is to bus which costs £8 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 3 is 116 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £140.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3, including transfers.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Heathrow Terminal 3, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 3h 15m. National Express also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–110
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Leicester to London Heathrow-LHR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3.
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Book your Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 3 bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 15955+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 3.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 3. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













