The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Loughborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
8:253h02London Stansted Airport11:27Loughborough£281One-way0 changes
5:112h35London Stansted Airport7:46Loughborough£521One-way0 changes
5:112h35London Stansted Airport7:46Loughborough£521One-way0 changes
8:253h02London Stansted Airport11:27Loughborough£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 139 km
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2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:11 London Stansted Airport | 2h35 | 7:46 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 London Stansted Airport | 3h02 | 11:27 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Stansted Airport to Loughborough by train or coach
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Loughborough trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 10:25. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 10:25 |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Loughborough trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Loughborough 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 Stansted Airport to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport and Loughborough
- 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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