London Stansted Airport to Leicester train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jul 25

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€57

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 22 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

126 km

Cheap tickets

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 €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast trains

Of the 47 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Leicester on Sat, Jul 25, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 25 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .

On Sat, Jul 25 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.

  • CrossCountryG00957
    7:25 AM2h24
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    9:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00962
    10:25 AM2h24
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00970
    12:25 PM2h24
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    2:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00967
    11:25 AM2h24
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    1:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00972
    1:25 PM2h24
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    3:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 126 km

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Bus

€33

Average price

€31

Average price

Cheapest

2h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to Leicester train times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Leicester trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greater AngliaP66057+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW70910
On time
6:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h37
8:48 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
CrossCountryG009886:30 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h19
8:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP02905+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC21761
On time
6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h26
9:09 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66107+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC04182
On time
7:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
9:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
CrossCountryG00992
On time
7:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
9:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66130+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC04184
On time
7:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
10:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66154+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC21760
On time
8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h26
10:37 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
CrossCountryG00994
On time
8:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h30
10:55 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66202+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC21772
On time
9:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
11:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66246+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC21766
On time
10:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h11
1:22 AM Leicester station (LEI)
2 transfers
CrossCountryG009535:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
7:49 AM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66055+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709465:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h38
8:06 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP67516+East Midlands RailwayW70949+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International6:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
8:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009546:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
8:49 AM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66106+East Midlands RailwayW70951+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International6:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
9:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66128+East Midlands RailwayW70954+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International7:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
9:35 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009577:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
9:49 AM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66152+East Midlands RailwayW70957+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International7:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
10:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66176+East Midlands RailwayC21563+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International8:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
10:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009588:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
10:49 AM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66200+East Midlands RailwayC21564+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International8:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
11:05 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP67519+East Midlands RailwayC21565+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
11:36 AM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009619:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP67521+East Midlands RailwayW70968+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h23
12:06 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP67522+East Midlands RailwayW70971+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
12:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG0096210:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
12:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP67524+East Midlands RailwayC21566+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
1:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP67525+East Midlands RailwayW70976+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
1:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG0096711:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66345+East Midlands RailwayC21567+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
2:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66364+East Midlands RailwayC21568+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
2:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG0097012:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66376+East Midlands RailwayC21569+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
3:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66388+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC215701:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h25
3:36 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009721:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66400+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC215711:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
4:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66412+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC215722:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
4:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009762:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66424+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709972:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
5:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66436+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW709993:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
5:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009793:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
5:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66448+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC215733:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
6:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66460+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW710064:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
6:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009804:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
6:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66472+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW710084:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
7:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66483+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayW710105:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
7:35 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
CrossCountryG009835:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h24
7:49 PM Leicester station (LEI)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66494+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC215745:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2h22
8:05 PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers

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CrossCountry as well as East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Cross Country and more offer trains services from London Stansted Airport to Leicester.
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?

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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 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
126 km
Average train duration
2h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 19m
First train
5:18 AM
Last train
10:11 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Leicester from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
€15
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
€37
East Midlands Railway frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
€108
Greater Anglia frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest Price
€110
Cross Country frequency
11 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport to Leicester can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport to Leicester is €33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is 2h 19m to travel the 126 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester leaves at 5:18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester leaves at 10:11 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from London Stansted Airport to Leicester with CrossCountry, Cross Country. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from London Stansted Airport to Leicester. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 2h 22m
When taking a train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, you can count on CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Cross Country for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Leicester from London Stansted Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 19m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport and Leicester including taking a train and bus.

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.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Leicester
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre

BusX7 · 4m · €2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · €2 · every ~14 min

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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