Airport Transfer
ELTU airport pickup
The University of Leicester operates a large bus to collect students from Heathrow Airport. This service is only available to students taking Course D (July) and Course E (August).
Cost: £35 not refundable
Journey Time: 2 hours
Where: Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 Arrivals "Meeting Point" (close to the baggage hall exit)
Your flight should arrive at Heathrow before 9 am. Allow 90 minutes to get to the meeting point at Terminal 3. Please arrive at the meeting point by 10.30 am. The bus will leave at 11.00 am.
Click on one of the links below to book your transfer online. If you have a question about this service, email us: eltu@le.ac.uk
| Course | Pick up date | Book before | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course D |
Saturday, 6th July |
18th June | Book online now |
|
Course E |
Saturday, 3rd August | 20th July | Book online now |
Train
There are good public transport links from London airports to Leicester. You need to travel through London, so you have to change trains.
Gatwick:
- Train to Victoria Station
- Underground to King's Cross/St Pancras Station
- Train to Leicester Station
Heathrow:
- Train to Paddington Station
- Underground to King's Cross/St Pancras Station
- Train to Leicester Station
Cost: about £90
Time: 2.5 hours
Coach service 
National Express operates a bus service from Heathrow to Leicester bus station. It is direct, so no changes.
Cost: about £40
Time: 2.5 hours
More information
- More travel information and maps
- International Office information for International Students
- Download the ELTU brochure
- More about The University of Leicester
- More about the City of Leicester
- More about Visas
- More about accommodation
