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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€68
Fastest journey on Sep 08
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
2 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 08
48
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 48 trains from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, including 16 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
G009938:25 PM2h30Stansted Airport (SSD)10:55 PMLeicester station (LEI)€141One-way0 transfers- G0096410:25 AM2h24Stansted Airport (SSD)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)€161One-way0 transfers
- G0096611:25 AM2h24Stansted Airport (SSD)1:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)€161One-way0 transfers
- G009742:25 PM2h24Stansted Airport (SSD)4:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)€161One-way0 transfers
- G009824:24 PM2h25Stansted Airport (SSD)6:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)€161One-way0 transfers
- G009886:30 PM2h19Stansted Airport (SSD)8:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)€161One-way0 transfers
- G009598:28 AM2h21Stansted Airport (SSD)10:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)€211One-way0 transfers
- G009567:28 AM2h21Stansted Airport (SSD)9:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)€181One-way0 transfers
W70967+
P02916+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International9:43 AM2h22Stansted Airport (SSD)12:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)€451One-way2 transfers- W70984+P66375+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International12:43 PM2h22Stansted Airport (SSD)3:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)€511One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Leicester:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00952 | 5:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h29 | 7:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66070+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70948 | 5:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h42 | 8:37 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P01069+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70852 | 6:05 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h42 | 8:47 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00955 | 6:18 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h31 | 8:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66105+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21769 | 6:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h27 | 9:08 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P02907+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21649 | 7:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h30 | 9:39 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00956 | 7:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h21 | 9:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66151+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70956 | 7:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h28 | 10:09 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66175+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70958 | 8:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h27 | 10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00959 | 8:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h21 | 10:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66199+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70961 | 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66222+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70964 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00960 | 9:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02916+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70967 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h22 | 12:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66267+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21762 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 12:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00964 | 10:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 12:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66289+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70972 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h23 | 1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66314+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70975 | 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 1:35 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00966 | 11:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02922+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21653 | 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h23 | 2:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66363+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70981 | 12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 2:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00969 | 12:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66375+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70984 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h22 | 3:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66387+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70987 | 1:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 3:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00973 | 1:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66399+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21763 | 1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h22 | 4:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P02928+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70992 | 2:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 4:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00974 | 2:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66423+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70996 | 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h23 | 5:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66435+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W70998 | 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h28 | 5:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00977 | 3:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 5:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66447+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21781 | 3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h26 | 6:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P02930+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W71004 | 4:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h28 | 6:39 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00982 | 4:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 6:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66471+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21758 | 4:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h26 | 7:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66482+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W71009 | 5:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h29 | 7:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00984 | 5:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 7:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66493+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21770 | 5:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 8:08 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66057+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+W71013 | 6:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h29 | 8:40 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00988 | 6:30 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h19 | 8:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02905+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21761 | 6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h26 | 9:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66107+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C04182 | 7:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 9:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00990 | 7:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h24 | 9:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66130+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C04184 | 7:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h22 | 10:05 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66154+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21760 | 8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h26 | 10:37 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| G00993 | 8:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h30 | 10:55 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66202+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21772 | 9:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h25 | 11:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
| P66246+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+C21766 | 10:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h14 | 1:25 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 15:24. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 5:18 AM |
Last train 3:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Greater Anglia from London Stansted Airport to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Greater Anglia trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Leicester from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Most London Stansted Airport to Leicester trains use the London St Pancras International to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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