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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train with Cross Country

Sat, 15 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 15 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
East Midlands RailwayG26619
10:432h22
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:05Leicester station (LEI)
£511One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26595
10:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:36Leicester station (LEI)
£601One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26547
09:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
11:36Leicester station (LEI)
£601One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26571
09:432h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:06Leicester station (LEI)
£601One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26499
08:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
10:36Leicester station (LEI)
£1251One-way
2 changes

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands Railway
G26499
Greater AngliaG26499
08:13 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h23 10:36 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
G26523
Greater AngliaG26523
08:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h22 11:05 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
G26547
Greater AngliaG26547
09:13 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h23 11:36 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
G26571
Greater AngliaG26571
09:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h23 12:06 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
G26595
Greater AngliaG26595
10:13 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h23 12:36 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
G26619
Greater AngliaG26619
10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)2h22 13:05 Leicester station (LEI)2 changes

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Train times from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 15 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 22 m

Average

2 h 23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

126 km

To travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester you need to make at least 2 changes.

Fastest
East Midlands RailwayG26619
10:432h22
Stansted Airport (SSD)
13:05Leicester station (LEI)
£511One-way
2 changes
Fastest
East Midlands RailwayG26523
08:432h22
Stansted Airport (SSD)
11:05Leicester station (LEI)
£1251One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26595
10:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
12:36Leicester station (LEI)
£601One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26499
08:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
10:36Leicester station (LEI)
£1251One-way
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayG26547
09:132h23
Stansted Airport (SSD)
11:36Leicester station (LEI)
£601One-way
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester

Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
126 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
2
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
05:12
Last train
22:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia trains London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester

Find the best trains between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia from £18. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: £18
  • CrossCountry frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester train time is 2 h 20 min   covering the 78 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester leaves at 04: 27. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester leaves at 21: 15.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There are 2 direct trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester.
When taking a train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester, you can count on CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 15.
A trip to Leicester from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester by train is August.
You have options as you can travel to Leicester from London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester

London
Leicester
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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