Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 24 m
Buses on 05 Sept
14
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 14 buses from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP), including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
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NX440Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 157 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP):
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) costing on average £44.
Other travel options to London St Pancras International (STP) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX440 | 18:20 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h30 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NXA1 | 18:20 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h25 | 22:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
NX440 · NXA31 | 6:10 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h12 | 10:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX440 | 6:10 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h10 | 9:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h25 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h25 | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NXA31 | 9:50 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h32 | 14:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX440 | 9:50 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h30 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NXA31 | 11:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h37 | 16:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX440 | 11:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h35 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 13:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h35 | 17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NXA31 | 13:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h37 | 18:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NXA1 | 15:55 Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h50 | 20:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX440 | 15:55 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h55 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Loughborough station (LBO) to London St Pancras International (STP) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 17:20. The fastest coach covers the 157 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 157 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 17:20 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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