Heathrow Airport

Travelling to Leicester University from Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is a major international airport in West London approximately 100 miles away from Leicester.

Travelling by Coach

National Express runs a regular coach service from Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station. The journey takes longer than travelling by train (approximately three hours, could be longer when the traffic is busy) but has the advantage of being cheaper and goes direct from the airport to Leicester. For more information see the timetable. Details of how to buy tickets and where to catch coaches can be accessed on the airport’s website.

For information on travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from St Margaret's Bus Station see the Accommodation page

Travelling by Train

It is also possible to travel from Heathrow to Leicester by train. The journey involves travelling from the airport by underground to King’s Cross / St Pancras station on the Piccadilly Line and then taking the train from St Pancras station to Leicester.

Underground from Heathrow to King’s Cross / St Pancras

Details of using the London Underground from Heathrow, including a link to the “Heathrow train and underground” map, can be found on the airport’s website. The Piccadilly Line Timetable can be found here. To find the relevant timetable details from the drop down lists enter the relevant Heathrow Terminal as your start point and “King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station” as your end point. On arrival at King’s Cross / St Pancras underground station follow the signs for “St Pancras Mainline Station”.

Train from St Pancras to Leicester

There is a regular train service between London St Pancras and Leicester, with the journey taking from one hour six minutes. Timetables can be downloaded from East Midlands Trains Website. Click on “Services to and from London St Pancras”, choosing either the weekday or weekend timetable. The “Trains to Leicester” page on this website may also be useful. The National Rail Enquiries website is also helpful for checking times and booking tickets.

For information on travelling to the university from Leicester Train Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from Leicester Train Station see the Accommodation page.

Travelling by Taxi

A pre-arranged taxi from Heathrow to Leicester would cost approximately £100, which could be a good option if travelling with someone else and sharing the cost. See Leicester University’s advice on Getting to Leicester from UK Airports by Taxi. Do not use the licensed black cabs that wait outside the airport as these are very expensive.