The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Loughborough will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leicester for Loughborough every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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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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 £5. 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 £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 15 km
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40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y07119 | On time 08:25 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h09 | 08:34 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07217 | On time 08:40 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h09 | 08:49 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07994 | On time 08:41 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h22 | 09:03 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07125 | On time 09:20 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h09 | 09:29 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07222 | On time 09:40 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h09 | 09:49 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y08000 | On time 09:44 Leicester station (LEI) | 0h24 | 10:08 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Loughborough
Trains from Leicester to Loughborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 9m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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FAQs: Leicester to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Loughborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- 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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