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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 23 buses that leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Dec 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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 train and bus for Leicester to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 126 km
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3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX440 · NXA8 | On time 1:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h45 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | On time 3:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h30 | 8:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | On time 5:55 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h35 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX737 | 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, December 5 | |||||
| NX777 | 2:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 5:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | On time 5:40 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h50 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | On time 6:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX440 · NXA8 | On time 6:45 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h45 | 12:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h25 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | On time 9:25 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 3h55 | 1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 9:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX440 · NX737 | On time 11:25 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h05 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX440 · NXA6 | On time 12:10 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h25 | 4:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 126 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Stansted Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.
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