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Outbound fromLeicester to Heathrow Airport by train
It takes an average of 3h 0m to travel from Leicester to Heathrow Airport by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 172 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Heathrow Airport and tickets for this journey start from £23.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:24 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 14m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 172 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £23.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Leicester to Heathrow Airport in 2 hours 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Heathrow Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours to travel the 85 miles (137 km) from Leicester to Heathrow Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 172 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to Heathrow Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Leicester to Heathrow Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Heathrow Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Heathrow Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Heathrow Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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