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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£111
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£111
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
2 h 30 m
Trains on 01 Sept
2
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to York will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
To travel from Loughborough to York you need to make at least one change.
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W70948Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 133 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to York trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W70948+ G01060 | 8:48 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h44 | 11:32 York station (YRK) | 1 change | |
W70948+ G80211+ G89688 | 8:48 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h15 | 11:03 York station (YRK) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Loughborough to York run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 2:01 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Loughborough to York trains use the Loughborough to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough and York 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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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