4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 18 buses that leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX440 · NXA85:555h00Leicester, Braunstone10:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change- NX440 · NXA611:404h10Leicester, Braunstone15:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
- NX440 · NXA87:005h10Leicester, Braunstone12:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
- NX440 · NXA613:303h50Leicester, Braunstone17:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
- NX440 · NXA69:353h45Leicester, Braunstone13:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
- NX7772:352h00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£441One-way0 changes
- NX7777:452h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£381One-way0 changes
- NX7775:102h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£381One-way0 changes
- NX7779:402h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£381One-way0 changes
- NX77713:302h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station15:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 126 km
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£27 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 Leicester | 5h29 | 19:29 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:15 Leicester | 5h40 | 21:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:55 Leicester | 2h30 | 22:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:15 Leicester | 6h10 | 2:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
| NX777 | 2:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 5:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | 5:55 Leicester, Braunstone | 5h00 | 10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | 7:00 Leicester, Braunstone | 5h10 | 12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 | 7:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | 9:35 Leicester, Braunstone | 3h45 | 13:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 | 9:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 11:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h20 | 14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | 11:40 Leicester, Braunstone | 4h10 | 15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 | 13:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | 13:30 Leicester, Braunstone | 3h50 | 17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 126 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Stansted Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and London Stansted Airport
Most Leicester to London Stansted Airport buses use the Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Braunstone from Leicester city centre
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone bus station facilities and services
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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