The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 140 km
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3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 13:52. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 13:52 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £25. 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 station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough station (LBO) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- 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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