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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Loughborough
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Loughborough will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 33 trains that leave London for Loughborough on Mon, Jun 15, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
C0419011:04 PM2h50London St Pancras International (STP)1:54 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€201One-way0 transfers- C21150 · C598219:35 PM1h34London St Pancras International (STP)11:09 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€211One-way1 transfer
- C2176510:35 PM1h27London St Pancras International (STP)12:02 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€251One-way0 transfers
- C2177210:32 PM1h20London St Pancras International (STP)11:52 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€251One-way0 transfers
- C2176211:32 AM1h13London St Pancras International (STP)12:45 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€251One-way0 transfers
- C2176211:32 AM1h13London St Pancras International (STP)12:45 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€251One-way0 transfers
- W7097512:32 PM1h13London St Pancras International (STP)1:45 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€291One-way0 transfers
- W709872:32 PM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)3:46 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€561One-way0 transfers
- W7096410:32 AM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)11:46 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€411One-way0 transfers
- W709811:32 PM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)2:46 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 158 km
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3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Loughborough trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70924 | On time 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h11 | 2:41 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70952 | On time 12:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h22 | 3:21 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70930 | On time 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h22 | 3:52 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21777 | On time 1:58 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h23 | 4:21 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21646 | On time 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h22 | 4:52 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21764 | On time 2:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h22 | 5:21 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70865 | On time 3:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h22 | 5:52 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21768 | On time 3:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h29 | 6:28 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21658 | On time 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h16 | 6:46 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70973 | On time 4:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h16 | 7:15 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70879 | On time 5:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h12 | 7:42 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70980 | On time 5:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h19 | 8:18 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70885 | On time 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h16 | 8:46 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21757 | On time 6:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h15 | 9:14 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70891 | On time 7:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h16 | 9:46 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21759 | On time 7:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h12 | 10:11 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21660 | On time 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h24 | 10:54 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W71000 | On time 8:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h06 | 11:05 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21648 | On time 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h18 | 11:48 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W71005 | On time 9:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h04 | 12:03 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70925 | On time 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h25 | 12:55 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04192 | On time 10:53 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2h10 | 1:03 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
| W70845 | 6:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h23 | 7:28 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70848 | 6:35 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h26 | 8:01 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70850 | 7:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h29 | 8:34 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70948 | 7:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h17 | 8:47 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70854 | 8:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h23 | 9:29 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21649 | 8:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h17 | 9:49 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70858 | 9:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h25 | 10:30 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70958 | 9:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h14 | 10:46 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21645 | 10:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h23 | 11:28 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70964 | 10:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h14 | 11:46 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21652 | 11:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h22 | 12:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21762 | 11:32 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h13 | 12:45 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W70874 | 12:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h22 | 1:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Loughborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Loughborough run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:44, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 3:44 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from London to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between London and Loughborough from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Loughborough
Catching a train is a hassle-free, rapid way to get from London to Loughborough. Passengers can choose between 36 direct non-stop weekday services and 34 trains at weekends. All will reach Loughborough in under 2 hours, with the fastest journeys taking just 1 hour 12 minutes.
Which train companies travel from London to Loughborough?
East Midlands Trains is the only operator on the London to Loughborough route, running a daily service out of London St Pancras station.
How long is the train from London to Loughborough?
Journey times from London to Loughborough are almost always relatively short. Expect the fastest trains to get to their destination in around 1 hour 12 minutes. Even the slowest direct services take 1 hour 38 minutes, so travellers will be there in no time.
How many trains are there from London to Loughborough?
Trains from London to Loughborough leave St Pancras at least twice every hour from early in the morning right through to the evening, 7 days a week. Expect 34-36 direct departure options, and even more indirect options should a convenient fare not be available.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Loughborough?
Departure station: All trains to Loughborough from London depart from the same station - London St Pancras. St Pancras can be found a short distance north of the West End and Westminster, and has excellent connections to all parts of the city. Travellers can get there via the Northern, Piccadilly, Euston, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines of the London Underground. Overground services run into the station from southeastern England, while buses like the 73, 38, and 91 provide local connections if required.
Arrival station: Trains will arrive at Loughborough Station, which is a short distance northeast of the town centre. From there, travellers can hop on the Sprint bus, which runs into the centre, and also provides a reliable link to various parts of Loughborough University. The Number 1 bus runs as far as Nottingham, and also connects the station to nearby villages, while there's a taxi rank right outside the station. On-site facilities include a cafe and toilets, but be aware that there is no ATM at the station.
FAQs: Trains from London to Loughborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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
Popular train stations from London to Loughborough
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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