What can you expect from us when you book your transfer from Heathrow Airport to Leicester?

We’re sure that you’d expect nothing but the best from a TripAdvisor award winning company for the 6th year running, and we will do our best to live up to your expectations. We are delighted to offer you:

• Over 1000 Independent 5-Star Reviews

• 15 Minutes Complimentary Waiting Time

• 60 Minutes Waiting Time for Airport Pickups

• 24/7 Support – Speak to One of our Experienced Call Centre Staff

• No Hassle Changes and Cancellations*

• Professional Licensed Drivers

*Please see our terms and conditions for full details

How long does it take to travel from Heathrow to Leicester by minicab?

The time of day you choose to travel from Heathrow to Leicester will naturally have a large impact on how long your journey will take.

When booking your transfer from Heathrow Airport to Leicester, please be sure to allow plenty of time for your trip, and consider traffic conditions etc. The times indicated above are only meant as a guide, and passengers should make their own checks regarding journey time.

Meet and Greet

If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport please meet your driver at the following designated pickup points:

• Terminal 2      Outside WHSmith

• Terminal 3      Outside WHSmith

• Terminal 4      Outside Costa Coffee

• Terminal 5      Outside Costa Coffee

Your driver will be holding a board displaying the Blackberry Cars logo and your name. For further details of our meet and greet service please see our Airport Pickup Guide. You can find more detailed information and floor plans about Heathrow Airport by visiting HeathrowAirport.com.

These are all fixed price fares with no hidden extras.

When should I book my Heathrow Airport pick up?

* Citizens of the following countries can usually use eGates on arrival in the UK – UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and USA subject to certain conditions.
All other nationalities will need to see a Border Force officer, and hence it will take longer for them to pass through Passport Control. Further information about UK arrivals and Passport Control can be found on the Heathrow Website.

** This is how long after your flight lands you could request for your driver to come into the Arrivals Hall in the Terminal to meet you. All of our fares include a full Meet and Greet service as standard. Up to 1 hours parking and waiting from the time you request for your driver to meet you is included in the quoted fare.

Home to flourishing textile, clothing and shoe industries, Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England with references dating back to Roman times. For visitors with an interest in history, a trip to Leicester wouldn’t be complete without a visitor to the Richard III Visitor Centre. This museum charts the story of the discovery, exhumation and subsequent reburial of Richard III remains. The interactive exhibits, and enthralling story-telling are sure to draw any history buff into the unique tale of the English King under a car park who’s death at the Battle of Bosworth was followed by modern day DNA testing in one of the greatest archaeological detective stories of our time.

On a lighter note, Leicester is home to the largest and longest running comedy festival in Europe, The Leicester Comedy Festival. Ranked amongst the top 5 comedy festivals in the world, The Leicester Comedy Festival hosts over 60,000 visitors from across the globe.

Both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University are based in Leicester. De Montfort University was originally founded in 1870 as the Leicester School of Art, and is known for the teaching of unusual subjects such as contour fashion and footwear design. The University of Leicester, on the other hand, was founded in the aftermath of World War 1, and among its claims to fame is the invention of genetic fingerprinting by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984.

For visitors planning to stay in Leicester for a few days, Leicester city centre is host to many budget hotels including Premier Inn Leicester City Centre and Travelodge Leicester Central. If you’re looking for a little more luxury, and don’t mind a drive out to your hotel, the Leicester Marriott Hotel offers 4 star accommodation complete with swimming pool and signature restaurant.

Other Journeys to/from Leicester

Blackberry Cars can also offer reliable transportation between Leicester, England and these popular destinations:

London – Leicester

Gatwick Airport – Leicester

Luton Airport – Leicester

London City Airport – Leicester

Stansted – Leicester

If you’d like to chat with someone about your requirements, our knowledgeable Call Centre staff are here to help.