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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
42
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 42 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO), including 38 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
5:271h19London Kings Cross (KGX)6:46Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes- 6:051h23London Kings Cross (KGX)7:28Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 6:351h25London Kings Cross (KGX)8:00Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 7:051h28London Kings Cross (KGX)8:33Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 7:301h17London Kings Cross (KGX)8:47Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 11:321h12London Kings Cross (KGX)12:44Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 12:321h12London Kings Cross (KGX)13:44Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 10:321h13London Kings Cross (KGX)11:45Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 13:321h13London Kings Cross (KGX)14:45Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
- 14:321h13London Kings Cross (KGX)15:45Loughborough station (LBO)£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO):
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) costing on average £52.
Other travel options to Loughborough station (LBO) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 2h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h25 | 9:30 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 5:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h19 | 6:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h23 | 7:28 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:35 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h25 | 8:00 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h28 | 8:33 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO)
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Loughborough station (LBO) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) 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 station (LBO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Loughborough station (LBO)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) trains use the London St Pancras International to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Loughborough station (LBO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough train station facilities and services
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
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