£185 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£185
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£215
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£280
Up to 8 passengers, 10 large cases
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Fare by terminal
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 108.3 mi | 2h 5m | 2h 28m | £185 |
| T3 | 108.3 mi | 2h 5m | 2h 28m | £185 |
| T4 | 110.1 mi | 2h 9m | 2h 35m | £185 |
| T5 | 107.6 mi | 2h 4m | 2h 27m | £185 |
The fare is per estate car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is the final price, day or night. There are no traffic extras, peak surcharge, airport charges added on the day or card fees. The drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included.
The route
Terminal 5 to Leicester Clock Tower
M25, M1, A46
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
Local rules
No clean air zone applies in the city. Gov.uk lists seven in England, in Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside.
The measured journey to the Clock Tower takes 2 hours 27 minutes on a Friday at 5pm, against 2 hours 4 minutes on a Tuesday at 11am. The price is the same at both times.
Nothing. The fixed price includes the airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ.
Named places
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| University De Montfort University The Gateway | The Gateway | 102.1 | 2h 0m |
| Hospital Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW | Leicester LE1 5WW | 102.3 | 2h 2m |
| University University of Leicester University Road | University Road | 102.9 | 2h 2m |
| Station Leicester railway station London Road | London Road | 103.1 | 2h 3m |
| Hotel Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel St Nicholas Place | St Nicholas Place | 103.4 | 2h 0m |
| Hotel The Gresham Aparthotel Market Street | Market Street | 103.4 | 2h 6m |
| Hotel Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre Charles Street | Charles Street | 103.5 | 2h 6m |
| Hospital Leicester General Hospital Gwendolen Road | Gwendolen Road | 106.2 | 2h 10m |
| City centre Leicester Clock Tower East Gates | East Gates | 107.6 | 2h 4m |
The National Space Centre is on Exploration Drive, 107.4 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 2 minutes off-peak.
Reasons for the journey
The University of Leicester is on University Road and De Montfort University is at The Gateway.
The Royal Infirmary and General Hospital are the two main hospital addresses.
The National Space Centre on Exploration Drive has the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, described as the UK's largest.
The Diwali celebration is held on Belgrave Road, the Golden Mile, and is described as one of the largest outside India.
Calendar
8 November 2026
Belgrave Road is busy with visitors for the day, with rangoli displays, a big wheel and shopping.
Comparing options
National Express
National Express
The coach ends at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. A measured car journey from Terminal 5 to the Clock Tower is 2 hours 4 minutes off-peak, and the car goes to the address.
Groups and families
Heathrow journeys to and from Leicester bring together students heading for the University of Leicester, families visiting Leicester Royal Infirmary and groups bound for the National Space Centre. Their passenger and luggage needs can differ considerably. The car takes up to 4 travellers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater minibus handles parties of up to 6, while the 8 seater carries up to 8 with greater suitcase capacity.
Students arriving for the University of Leicester often carry several cases. Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) with 3 large suitcases fit the car, while a smaller party can book the 8 seater when its 10 case capacity is useful.
A group travelling between Heathrow and the National Space Centre can use the 6 seater minibus for up to 6 passengers. With room for 3 large suitcases, it suits a party travelling with relatively light luggage.
Families travelling for Leicester Royal Infirmary can select the car for up to 4 people (3 in comfort) or the 8 seater for a larger party. The latter carries up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases.
Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) travel in a car. The 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, the 8 seater up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, at one fixed price per vehicle. See the fare in the booking form, or read about the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Pickup at Heathrow
There is no name board inside the terminal. Call or text once you have your bags, and the car comes round to Terminal Parking, or to the pick-up zone at Terminal 4. Free waiting time is 60 minutes from the actual landing time. After that it is £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Pickup guide for each terminal: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Late flight: flight delay policy. Flying out instead? See the Leicester to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
About 2 hours 4 minutes from Terminal 5 to Leicester Clock Tower off-peak, and about 2 hours 27 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route uses the M25, M1 and A46.
For airport transfers, £185 is the fixed price from every terminal for an estate car carrying up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. This price is final at any time of day. It includes the airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the 6 seater and 8 seater prices.
It is 102.3 miles from Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, about 2 hours 2 minutes off-peak. Leicester General Hospital is 106.2 miles away, about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Yes. The National Space Centre on Exploration Drive is 107.4 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 2 minutes off-peak.
Yes. National Express routes 230 and 240 run up to 14 times a day. The fastest journey takes 2 hours 45 minutes and arrives at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station.
Diwali in Leicester is on 8 November 2026, centred on Belgrave Road. Allow extra time for any address near the Golden Mile that day. The price does not change.
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