The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Loughborough for London Stansted Airport every day 4 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 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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 coach and train for Loughborough to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 139 km
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Live departures
Loughborough to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:15 Loughborough | 2h58 | 11:13 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:34 Loughborough | 3h09 | 12:43 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:45 Loughborough | 3h00 | 13:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:59 Loughborough | 2h46 | 14:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Loughborough to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 10:52. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 10:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Loughborough and London Stansted Airport from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and London Stansted Airport
- 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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