The cheapest and fastest trains from Hatfield to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hatfield to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield to Loughborough will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hatfield for Loughborough every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hatfield to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, and a coach costs an average of £80.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hatfield to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield to Loughborough trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:22 Hatfield | 3h08 | 18:30 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 04:05 Hatfield | 3h29 | 07:34 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:52 Hatfield | 2h42 | 07:34 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:58 Hatfield | 2h51 | 07:49 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hatfield to Loughborough
Trains from Hatfield to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:52, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 01:52 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Great Northern from Hatfield to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, Great Northern trains will get you between Hatfield and Loughborough from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hatfield to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield to Loughborough by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hatfield and Loughborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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