The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 24 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Leicester on Sun, Feb 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 22 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Feb 22 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.
NXA8 · NX440
NXA8 · NX440
NXA6 · NX440
NXA6 · NX440
NXA8 · NX440
NX777
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Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 126 km
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Leicester buses for today, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA8 · NX440 | Delayed 8:55 AM 5:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 9:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | Delayed 8:55 AM 5:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | On time 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 9:55 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | On time 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h00 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX777 | On time 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h05 | 9:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, February 22 | |||||
NX777 | Delayed 4:35 AM 1:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX450 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 126 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Leicester with National Express for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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