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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Narborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Narborough will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Loughborough to Narborough, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Narborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 22 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Narborough:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Narborough costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Narborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (21m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Narborough trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21687+ G00977 | On time 17:32 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h28 | 18:00 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
W70820+ G66966 | On time 17:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h35 | 18:29 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
W70825+ G01050 | On time 18:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h36 | 19:29 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
W70829+ G01128 | On time 19:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h38 | 20:31 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
W70834+ G01053 | On time 20:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h36 | 21:29 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
C21546+ G66978 | On time 21:53 Loughborough station (LBO) | 0h43 | 22:36 Narborough station (NBR) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Loughborough to Narborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 27m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 23:06 |
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Discover the best of Narborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Narborough trip today.
Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
City museum with Roman, medieval and modern Leicester collections, plus regular family-friendly exhibitions.
Museum on the remains of Roman Leicester, with bathhouse archaeology, mosaics and displays explaining the town's ancient past.
Popular city-centre pedestrian street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to major sights.
Large urban park with formal gardens, lakeside paths and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk near the city centre.
Canal and river walking area with locks, wildlife and waterside pubs nearby, popular for peaceful local walks and cycling.
Leicestershire pork pie is a hand-raised pie with seasoned pork and jelly, long linked to the county’s pork pie tradition and nearby market towns.
Red Leicester is a firm, orange-red county cheese with a nutty flavour. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known traditional foods.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long associated with Leicestershire through local trade routes and regional cheesemaking culture.
Stylish country house hotel restaurant near Narborough offering modern British dining in an elegant setting.
Popular Indian restaurant in Narborough known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills and drinks in a traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Narborough is usually cheaper than big tourist cities, with lower dining and parking costs, but accommodation and rail travel can still add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough to Narborough 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 Narborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Loughborough to Narborough trains use the Loughborough to Narborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough and Narborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
Narborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Narborough.
Ticket office support is available at Narborough.
Available at Narborough: Parking.
Available at Narborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Narborough: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level access to Leicester bound platform. Ramp from road to Birmingham bound platform. No interchange between platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform and at the bottom of the station footbridge stairs, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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