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Leicester to Heathrow Taxi: £201 Fixed Fare, Door to Terminal
A fixed-price Leicester to Heathrow taxi from your door to any terminal, day or night. Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge is included.
4.9 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Flight was delayed but the driver waited without any issues. Great customer service and reliable company.
Ahmed R
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definately recommend to everyone
Noel D
Great company. Absolutely reliable and competitive pricing. Have used a number of times and are my go to transfer to and from Manchester airport
David J
Easy booking process and on-time pickup. Comfortable ride and polite driver. Perfect for airport travel.
Michael T
Used Fastlane for Gatwick Airport transfer. Very smooth journey and excellent communication throughout.
Emily C
Reliable and affordable airport taxi service. Driver helped with luggage and arrived exactly on time.
Daniel H
An excellent company to use, super easy to book and drivers showed up on time and were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Noel D
Great service from start to finish. Booking confirmation was instant and the ride was comfortable.
Fatima K
Professional airport taxi service. Driver tracked my flight and arrived perfectly on time. Very impressed.
Richard P
Clean vehicle, polite driver and smooth journey to the airport. Could not ask for more.
Hannah S
Fastlane Airport Taxis provided a reliable and stress-free transfer. Pricing was transparent and service excellent.
Usman AA Leicester to Heathrow taxi with Fastlane costs £201 in a saloon, fixed when you book. The trip back costs the same, and Heathrow's £7 charge is included.
Leicester to Heathrow Taxi Fares
One fare covers the city and its closest neighbours. Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Fosse Park and Hinckley all share it.
Leicester to Heathrow taxi fares, each way
| Vehicle | Leicester to Heathrow | Heathrow to Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | £201 | £201 |
| Business Class | £223 | £223 |
| MPV 6 | £223 | £223 |
| MPV 8 | £313 | £313 |
So a taxi from Oadby, Wigston or Blaby costs £201 in a saloon. Pickups at Fosse Park and in Hinckley cost the same.
Taxi prices from Leicester to Heathrow Airport never rise at night. The fare on your quote is the fare you pay.
Leicestershire towns to Heathrow, each way
| Town | Saloon | Business Class | MPV 6 | MPV 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Harborough | £178 | £229 | £229 | £302 |
| Lutterworth | £178 | £193 | £193 | £286 |
| Coalville | £197 | £251 | £251 | £331 |
| Loughborough | £203 | £259 | £259 | £341 |
| Melton Mowbray | £220 | £281 | £281 | £371 |
Market Harborough and Lutterworth have the lowest saloon fares on this page, at £178. Each town fare is fixed both ways.
What your fare covers
| Included | How it works |
|---|---|
| Heathrow's terminal drop-off charge | Paid by us |
| Heathrow car park fee on the return leg | Paid by us |
| Early starts and late landings | No extra charge |
| Weekends and bank holidays | Same fare |
| Card payments | No surcharge |
| Cancelling 3 hours or more before pickup | Free |
Starting somewhere else in Leicestershire? Our airport taxi fare calculator gives a fixed quote. Compare other towns on our Heathrow taxi prices page.
Choose Your Vehicle for the Long Run South
Saloon
VW PASSAT, TOYOTA PRIUS OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Business Class
MERCEDES E CLASS, BMW 5 SERIES OR SIMILAR
| 1 - 4 | |
| 2 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 6
VW SHARAN, SEAT ALHAMBRA OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 5 | |
| 3 Suitcases & 2 Small Bags |
Mini Passenger Van 8
MERCEDES VITO, TOYOTA PROACE OR SIMILAR.
| 1 - 8 | |
| 8 Suitcases & 8 Small Bags |
Two hours is a long time with cramped bags. Pick a car with room to spare. Airport taxis, Leicester to Heathrow, come in four sizes.
Which vehicle fits your trip
| Your trip | Book | Luggage space |
|---|---|---|
| A couple flying long-haul | Saloon | 2 large suitcases and 2 small bags |
| A business trip with a laptop bag | Business Class | 2 large suitcases and 2 pieces of hand luggage |
| A family of 5 visiting relatives abroad | MPV 6 | 3 large suitcases and 2 small bags |
| 6 travellers with light bags | MPV 6 | 2 large suitcases |
| A wedding party or a group of 8 | MPV 8 | 8 large suitcases and 8 small bags |
Business Class and the MPV 6 both cost £223 from Leicester. Booking a taxi to Heathrow from Leicester for a big family? Choose the MPV 8.
The class you book is the class that arrives. We never swap Business Class for a saloon.
Where We Pick Up in Leicester
Your driver meets you at the pickup address you give when you book. That could be a home, a hotel, a student flat or an office.
There's no bus station to reach and no coach to catch. Taxis from Leicester to Heathrow come to your door, 24 hours a day.
Need a taxi to Heathrow Airport from Leicester for a dawn flight? Your driver arrives at the booked time, whatever the hour.
Leicester to Heathrow Journey Time and Route
Your driver heads south on the M1, then joins the M25 for Heathrow. That's the usual route for a Leicester to Heathrow airport taxi. A taxi from Leicester to London Heathrow covers about 104 miles.
Leicester to Heathrow by road
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 104 miles |
| Typical drive | About 2 hours |
| Exit for Terminals 2 and 3 | M25 junction 15 |
| Exit for Terminals 4 and 5 | M25 junction 14 |
| Pickup time in normal traffic | 5 hours before your flight departs |
| Pickup time in rush hour | 5 hours 30 minutes before your flight departs |
Distance and drive time are Fastlane's own figures for a typical trip. Motorway exits come from Heathrow's driving directions (checked 25 October 2026).
Why leave 5 hours or more? The M1 and M25 can both slow down without warning. The rest covers bag drop and security.
A 9am flight means a pickup at about 4am in normal traffic, or 3.30am in rush hour. We run at that hour, every day.
Taxi from Leicester to Heathrow Airport: Your Terminal
Your driver stops at the departures kerb for your terminal. Heathrow charges £7 each time a car enters a terminal drop-off area, and that's in your fare.
Source: Heathrow terminal drop-off charge (checked 10 October 2026).
Heathrow terminals from Leicester
| Terminal | Drop-off charge | Terminal guide |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | £7, in your fare | Heathrow Terminal 2 taxi |
| Terminal 3 | £7, in your fare | Heathrow Terminal 3 taxi |
| Terminal 4 | £7, in your fare | Heathrow Terminal 4 taxi |
| Terminal 5 | £7, in your fare | Heathrow Terminal 5 taxi |
Need a taxi? Leicester to Heathrow Airport is one fixed fare to any terminal. Add yours when you book.
Dropping someone off in your own car? Our Heathrow drop-off charge guide explains how to pay it.
Heathrow to Leicester Taxi: Where Your Driver Meets You
Flying home to the East Midlands? A taxi from Heathrow to Leicester costs the same £201 in a saloon. Your driver tracks your flight before you land. Pre-booked cars can't wait at the terminal kerb. Your driver waits nearby, then meets you in the car park beside your terminal.
How your Heathrow collection works
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| While you fly | Your driver tracks your flight from the Authorised Vehicle Area |
| Landing at T2, T3 or T5 | You meet in Terminal Parking |
| Landing at T4 | You meet at Park & Ride Zone A or the Priority Pick-Up area |
| A delayed flight | Your pickup time moves with it, at no cost |
| After landing | 45 minutes free, then £20 an hour, pro rata |
| Meet and greet | £20, with a name board in the arrivals hall |
Meeting points come from Heathrow's passenger pick-up page (checked 10 October 2026).
Book your taxi. Heathrow to Leicester is one fixed fare, even after the last coach has gone.
For every terminal's meeting spot, see our Heathrow drop-off and pick-up points guide.
Taxi, Coach or Train from Leicester to Heathrow?
Leicester to Heathrow by public transport is possible, but it takes planning. Here's how the options compare.
Ways to travel from Leicester to Heathrow
| Option | Changes | Journey time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fastlane taxi | None | About 2 hours | Door to terminal, any hour |
| National Express coach | None | Fastest 2 hours 30 minutes | Up to 10 a day, first 02:20, last 16:40 |
| Train | 2 | Fastest 2 hours 12 minutes | Average 3 hours 15 minutes |
Sources: National Express Leicester to Heathrow and Trainline's Leicester to Heathrow Terminal 5 times. Both checked 27 October 2026.
The National Express Leicester to Heathrow coach leaves St Margaret's Bus and Coach Station or Fosse Park. It stops at Heathrow Central Bus Station, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
The Leicester to Heathrow coach is the cheapest way to travel. But the last one leaves Leicester at 16:40.
A bus from Leicester to Heathrow can't help with an evening flight. A Leicester to Heathrow bus at 02:20 suits only the earliest departures.
Coming back, the National Express Heathrow to Leicester service runs from the same Heathrow stops. Check each Heathrow to Leicester coach or Heathrow to Leicester bus before you land.
There's no direct Leicester to Heathrow train. Heathrow Express suggests East Midlands Railway to St Pancras, the Tube to Paddington, then its own train.
Source: Heathrow Express journey planner. A train from Leicester to Heathrow means two changes, says Trainline.
Heading home, a Heathrow to Leicester train needs the same two changes. With luggage, that's a lot of carrying after a long flight.
Closer Airports from Leicester
Heathrow isn't the only choice from Leicester. Our fixed saloon fares to other airports are lower.
Saloon fares from Leicester to other airports
| Airport | Saloon fare from Leicester | Airport page |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | £81 | Birmingham Airport taxi |
| Luton Airport | £134 | Luton Airport taxi |
| Stansted Airport | £187 | Stansted Airport taxi |
| Heathrow Airport | £201 | Heathrow taxi |
Your airline decides your airport. An airport taxi, Leicester to Heathrow, costs more because the drive is longer. When Heathrow is the one, we cover every terminal at one fixed fare.
Closer to Nottingham? Our Nottingham to Heathrow taxi costs £223 in a saloon, fixed both ways.
Travelling with children? We fit child seats free, from birth to 12 years. Our guide to child car seats in taxis shows the right seat for each age.
Leicester to Heathrow Taxi FAQs
£201 in a saloon, fixed when you book. Business Class and the MPV 6 cost £223, and the MPV 8 costs £313. Heathrow's £7 charge is included.
The same as the trip out, in every vehicle. A saloon costs £201, with Heathrow's car park fee included.
Yes. Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Fosse Park and Hinckley all share the £201 Leicester saloon fare.
About 104 miles by road, using Fastlane's own figures. The drive takes about 2 hours in typical traffic.
About 5 hours before your flight departs in normal traffic. In rush hour, allow 5 hours 30 minutes.
Not a direct one. Trainline lists two changes, and the fastest journey takes 2 hours 12 minutes.
Yes. National Express runs up to 10 a day from St Margaret's and Fosse Park. The last leaves at 16:40.
In Terminal Parking at T2, T3 and T5. At T4, it's Park & Ride Zone A or Priority Pick-Up.
With us, the price is fixed when you book. It doesn't rise at busy times or late at night.
East Midlands Airport is the closest. Of the airports on this page, Birmingham is cheapest from Leicester, at £81.
One fixed fare from Leicester to every Heathrow terminal, 24 hours a day.
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