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

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

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

Cross Country
08:262h23
London Stansted Airport (STN)
10:49Leicester station (LEI)
£291One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
09:212h28
London Stansted Airport (STN)
11:49Leicester station (LEI)
£331One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
07:262h23
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:49Leicester station (LEI)
£381One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
18:152h25
London Stansted Airport (STN)
20:40Leicester station (LEI)
£451One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:303h47
London Stansted Airport (STN)
13:17Leicester station (LEI)
£531One-way
0 changes

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross CountryCross Country07:26 London Stansted Airport (STN)2h23 09:49 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
Cross CountryCross Country09:21 London Stansted Airport (STN)2h28 11:49 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
Cross CountryCross Country16:27 London Stansted Airport (STN)2h22 18:49 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway21:45 London Stansted Airport (STN)3h42 01:27 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect
Cross CountryCross Country08:26 London Stansted Airport (STN)2h23 10:49 Leicester station (LEI)0 changesDirect

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Train times from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 22 m

Average

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

7

Distance

125 km

Of the 7 trains that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) for Leicester station (LEI) every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Cross Country
16:272h22
London Stansted Airport (STN)
18:49Leicester station (LEI)
£801One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
07:262h23
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:49Leicester station (LEI)
£381One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
08:262h23
London Stansted Airport (STN)
10:49Leicester station (LEI)
£291One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
18:152h25
London Stansted Airport (STN)
20:40Leicester station (LEI)
£451One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
09:212h28
London Stansted Airport (STN)
11:49Leicester station (LEI)
£331One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

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

Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 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
125 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
9
Train providers
3
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
07:26
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 companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia trains London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI)

Travel between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester station (LEI) from £27 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester station (LEI). 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.

Train information from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: £27
  • CrossCountry frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Leicester station (LEI) from London Stansted Airport (STN) is on average 2 h 20 min   for the 78 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester station (LEI) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) leaves at 19: 27.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There are 3 direct trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester station (LEI). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI).
For the route from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) you can take a train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Leicester station (LEI) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 27.
A trip to Leicester station (LEI) 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 for a train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester station (LEI) including taking a train or coach.

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

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
Dining
Dining
  • Maxin Chicken
  • Mr Browns
  • Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
  • Domino's
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
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Spindle Lodge Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Park Hotel
  • The Grand Hotel
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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