The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO)
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
23
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 £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 23 trains that leave London Kings Cross (KGX) for Loughborough station (LBO) every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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 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 prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 157 km
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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, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:32 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h56 | 09:28 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:05, the last at 10:05. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 10:05 |
Last train 10:05 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Loughborough station (LBO) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Loughborough station (LBO) from £11. 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)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- 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.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- 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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