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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to London
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€120
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to London will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
Of the 6 trains that leave Loughborough for London on Thu, Dec 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Loughborough to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 158 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€74 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Loughborough to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to London trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Y07036 | On time 8:20 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h19 | 9:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07040 | On time 8:53 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h17 | 10:10 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y06953 | On time 9:32 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h23 | 10:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07046 | On time 9:53 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h16 | 11:09 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y07979 · Y07049 | On time 9:55 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h41 | 11:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
| Y06959 | On time 10:32 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h23 | 11:55 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Loughborough to London
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Trains from Loughborough to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to London trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and London from €12. 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 Loughborough to London
Taking trains from Loughborough to London is the quickest way of travelling between these two cities as well as a relaxing way of making the journey. Most departures are direct with journey times of 90 minutes to one hour 45 minutes. Departures run from early morning to late evening on weekdays, with a slightly reduced service on Saturdays and Sundays. Departures are from Loughborough LBO station with arrivals at London St Pancras International Station.
Which train companies travel from Loughborough to London?
All trains from Loughborough to London are operated by East Midlands Trains, which is part of the Stagecoach Group. Its rolling stock has comfortable carriages with onboard facilities that include WiFi, toilets and luggage storage space while most services have bistro-bar catering.
How long is the train from Loughborough to London?
All daytime services to London from Loughborough are direct and have journey times of between 90 minutes and one hour 45 minutes. There are a couple of early morning or late evening departures that require a connection at Leicester.
How many trains are there from Loughborough to London?
From Monday to Friday, trains to London from Loughborough start running in the early morning and continue until late at night with at least two departures an hour. There are more hourly departures during the morning rush hour. At the weekend, scheduled departures start later and finish earlier.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Loughborough to London?
Departure train station: Trains from Loughborough to London depart from Loughborough LBO Station which is located approximately 20 minutes walk from the town centre. The town centre can also be reached by taxis or local buses. The station has car and bicycle parking, telephones, toilets, waiting areas and food and drink kiosks.
Arrival train station: All trains to London from Loughborough arrive into London St Pancras International Station. With several large interconnecting concourses, this attractive station is located centrally for London's attractions. It is part of an extensive transport network that includes local buses, underground trains and local, regional and intercity train services. Facilities at London St Pancras International Station include a hotel, car parking, taxi ranks, toilets, WiFi, left luggage storage, banking services and a range of shops that feature high-end names as well as restaurants, one of which is a champagne bar.
FAQs: Trains from Loughborough to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Loughborough, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London St Pancras International, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Loughborough to London
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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:40 - 13:20 Sunday 08:10 - 13:20
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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