London Stansted Airport to Loughborough bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

5 h 15 m

Average duration

7 h 24 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Loughborough every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 12 h 5 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.

National Express
08:506h10
London Stansted Airport
15:00Loughborough
£291One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:5012h05
London Stansted Airport
10:55Loughborough
£301One-way
0 changes
National Express
10:506h05
London Stansted Airport
16:55Loughborough
£401One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:005h15
London Stansted Airport
21:15Loughborough
£401One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Loughborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 139 km

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Train

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

£56

Average Price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 43m

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30m

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to Loughborough bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Loughborough coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 06:14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX777 · NX440
Delayed
09:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h10
16:35 16:35Loughborough, University		1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX44009:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
14:05 Loughborough, The Rushes1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX440
On time
11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h05
16:35 Loughborough, University		1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX44011:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h00
16:30 Loughborough, The Rushes1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX44017:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
22:15 Loughborough, The Rushes1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX440
On time
17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h50
22:20 Loughborough, University		1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX44019:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
23:50 Loughborough, The Rushes1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX440
On time
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h25
23:55 Loughborough, University		1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £14 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 05:55, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 139 km distance in 5h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Distance
139 km
Average bus duration
3h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Buses per day
15
Fastest bus
5h 0m
First bus
05:55
Last bus
22:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14

Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to LoughboroughYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Loughborough with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
£26
National Express frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Loughborough coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough is 4 h 35 min   to travel the 86 mile long trip, with around there are 13 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough leaves at 06: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough leaves at 22: 30.
There are 13 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Loughborough. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Loughborough from London Stansted Airport (STN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Loughborough from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough is March.
You have options as you can travel to Loughborough from London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough, follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Loughborough.

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    Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Loughborough

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    Loughborough
    Loughborough, Holywell Way (Ashby Road)
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    Loughborough Ashby Road, Ashby Road, LE11 3UE
    Loughborough, University
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