What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £8 - £45 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 118 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £45 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Book your Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Book your Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 3067+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
1h 50m
£32–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk900 / ...
3h 15m
£8–45
Drive 102.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5102.4 mi
1h 42m
£26–37
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5230 / ...
3h 50m
£28–53

Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, subway, and foot

436Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

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 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 3h 15m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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