How to travel from Leicester to Loughborough

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Loughborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 15 km

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from Leicester to Loughborough

How to get from Leicester to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX440
11:25AM0h25
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
11:50AMLoughborough, The Rushes
61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX440
11:25AM0h25
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
11:50AMLoughborough, The Rushes
61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12197
10:21AM0h09
Leicester station (LEI)
10:30AMLoughborough station (LBO)
101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12260
10:37AM0h09
Leicester station (LEI)
10:46AMLoughborough station (LBO)
101One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12265
11:37AM0h09
Leicester station (LEI)
11:46AMLoughborough station (LBO)
101One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12202
11:18AM0h10
Leicester station (LEI)
11:28AMLoughborough station (LBO)
101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX440
11:25AM0h30
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
11:55AMLoughborough, University
61One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX440
01:30PM0h35
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
02:05PMLoughborough, The Rushes
61One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX440
01:30PM0h40
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
02:10PMLoughborough, University
61One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Loughborough

Travel to Loughborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Loughborough.

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There are 2 travel options from Leicester to Loughborough: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Loughborough from Leicester is by taking a train, which costs on average €5.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leicester to Loughborough:

A train is €5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Leicester to Loughborough costing on average €10.

The fastest way to get to Loughborough from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 9 min.

Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:

Getting to Loughborough by coach takes 47 min on average.

The Leicester to Loughborough distance is approximately 14 km.

The average frequency per day from Leicester to Loughborough is:

  • 2 coaches a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Loughborough from Leicester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Leicester to Loughborough:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
  • Most travellers take a train from Leicester to Loughborough.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leicester to Loughborough:

  • You can take a coach from Leicester to Loughborough with National Express, Megabus, Centrebus, Kinchbus or Arriva Midlands. Cheap tickets can be found for €3 with Kinchbus from Leicester to Loughborough.
  • You can travel by train from Leicester to Loughborough with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Leicester to Loughborough tickets for €5 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Loughborough with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with Centrebus, Kinchbus or Arriva Midlands 2 direct coaches per day.
  • 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Loughborough as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leicester and Loughborough.

Many of our customers travelling from Leicester to Loughborough don't make Loughborough their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are London, Birmingham, Nottingham or Egham, either of which you could add to your Leicester and Loughborough trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Loughborough to any of these top destinations today!

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