The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Loughborough will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 1 trains that leave York for Loughborough 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 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.
8:272h25York10:52Loughborough£391One-way0 changes
8:272h25York10:52Loughborough£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for York to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 133 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m 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.
Live departures
York to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Loughborough trains for today, Sunday 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:55 York | 2h34 | 10:29 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets York to Loughborough by coach or train
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Why should you book York 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, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from York 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 bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from York 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, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from York to Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from York to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Loughborough
Trains from York to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:59, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 1:59 |
Last train 21:47 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express from York to Loughborough trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express trains will get you between York and Loughborough from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
TransPennine Express
FAQs: York to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York and Loughborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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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