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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 15 km
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£9 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Loughborough
Buses from Leicester to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 15 km distance in 35m.
Distance 15 km |
Average bus duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 00:08 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Centrebus, Kinchbus, Arriva Midlands from Leicester to LoughboroughYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Loughborough with National Express, Megabus, Centrebus, Kinchbus, Arriva Midlands for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leicester to Loughborough
Buses from Leicester to Loughborough are operated by National Express Services. The short journey of 0.5 hours is direct with eight departures a day. The first bus leaves at just before 11:30 a.m. and the last departure is shortly after 11:00 p.m. The same timetable operates seven days a week.
What are the departure and arrival points for buses from Leicester to Loughborough?
Departure Station:Buses from Leicester to Loughborough leave from St Margaret's Bus Station. This is within an easy walk of the city centre and 15 minutes walk from the mainline station. St Margaret's Bus Station has a car park and a taxi rank and is served by local buses operated by First Leicester and Arriva.
Arrival Station:Buses from Leicester to Loughborough arrive at bus interchange adjacent to The Rushes Shopping Centre. This is in the heart of the town centre and within ten minutes walk of Loughborough Train Station. The Rushes has a large car park and a taxi rank as well as being served by several local bus routes.
FAQs: Leicester to Loughborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Leicester, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station and Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). When arriving in Loughborough, you can end your journey in coach stations like Loughborough, The Rushes, Loughborough, University and Loughborough, Holywell Way (Ashby Road).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Loughborough, The Rushes, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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