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Heathrow to Leicester, door to door from £175
A straight run up the M1 with a fixed fare agreed before you travel. Popular with students, families and anyone heading to the East Midlands.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Leicester?
Heathrow to Leicester private hire costs a fixed £175 in a saloon, £185 in an estate, £210 in a 7-seater and £275 in a 9-seater. The 115-mile drive up the M1 takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Every fare includes meet and greet, 60 minutes' free waiting, flight tracking and parking. Kam Airport Cars is a TfL-licensed operator, licence 9452.
Prices include meet & greet, 60 minutes' free waiting, flight tracking, parking, tolls and VAT.
Why Leicester travellers choose us
Term-time transfers
International students arriving at Heathrow are met in the terminal and taken straight to halls near the University of Leicester or De Montfort University.
Family visits
Leicester has a large community with family around the world. Our 7- and 9-seaters take whole families and their cases in one vehicle.
Heavy luggage
An estate carries four large bags and a 9-seater eight, so nobody pays for a second taxi.
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Where we drop in Leicester
Typical destinations include Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Highcross shopping centre, the King Power Stadium, the National Space Centre and the city's train station. Hotels such as the Leicester Marriott, Holiday Inn and Hilton are on our regular list. We cover LE1 to LE5, LE7 and LE19.
Also travelling elsewhere? See Heathrow to Coventry or Heathrow to Birmingham.
Heathrow to Leicester FAQs
What is the taxi fare from Heathrow to Leicester?
Fixed at £175 saloon, £185 estate, £210 7-seater and £275 9-seater, covering Leicester city and the surrounding LE postcodes.
Which route do you take?
The M25 to the M1, leaving at junction 21 for Leicester. The journey is about 2 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Can you collect students from halls of residence?
Yes. We collect from University of Leicester and De Montfort University accommodation and can take several students and their luggage in a 7- or 9-seater.
Do you cover Loughborough, Market Harborough and Hinckley?
Yes, as part of Leicestershire. Tell us the address when you book and we will confirm the fixed fare, which may differ from the city price.
Is there a charge for waiting at Heathrow?
No. Airport pickups include 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands.