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Compare bus and train 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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 158 km

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from London to Loughborough

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

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

  • National ExpressNX440
    8:30 AM3h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 AMLoughborough, University
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX440
    8:30 AM3h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 AMLoughborough, University
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ThameslinkG84480+East Midlands RailwayEM771300 · Y12255
    11:40 AM2h40
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    2:20 PMLoughborough station (LBO)
    501One-way
    2 transfers

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  • ThameslinkW59516 · TL296300+East Midlands RailwayC51709
    10:52 AM3h13
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    2:05 PMLoughborough station (LBO)
    341One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59276 · TL296600+East Midlands RailwayC51682
    8:51 AM2h47
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 AMLoughborough station (LBO)
    441One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59362 · TL574400+East Midlands RailwayC52141
    8:03 AM3h00
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:03 AMLoughborough station (LBO)
    491One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX440
    10:30 AM3h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:50 PMLoughborough, University
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX440
    12:30 PM3h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:00 PMLoughborough, University
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX440
    10:30 AM3h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    321One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Loughborough?

There are a large number of both train and bus services to choose from when travelling between London and Loughborough. Although it's not as busy as routes from the Midlands that depart from big cities such as Birmingham and Nottingham, it is still fairly popular with passengers. The travel time from London to Loughborough ranges from around one and a half hours by train to three hours by bus.

What is the Cheapest Way to Get from London to Loughborough?

The most affordable mode of travel between these cities is the bus. Buses are provided by MegaBus and National Express, and all services run directly without any changes. Ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, with more expensive buses departing in the late afternoon and early evening. The travel time is usually around three hours, but this may increase to four hours at peak times. There are usually around 15 services a day that run on weekdays and at weekends, with buses departing from London's Victoria Coach Station and arriving at either The Rushes or Hollywell Way on Ashby Road in Loughborough. 

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from London to Loughborough?

The fastest way to way to travel between London and Loughborough is by train, with an average journey time of around one and a half hours. Trains between these cities are provided by East Midlands Trains, and they depart from London's St Pancras Station and arrive at Loughborough Station. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day and run directly with no changes, with the first train leaving at breakfast time and the last train leaving late at night.  

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Travel from London to Loughborough by Train 

West Midlands Trains offers trains to Loughborough from London. Their services run throughout the day, with extra trains at peak times in the morning and evening. The first train of the day leaves at breakfast time, with regular services continuing every 30 minutes or so until late at night. All of the trains run directly with no changes and have a journey time of one and a half hours on average. Trains depart from St Pancras station, which is next to Kings Cross, and arrive at Loughborough Railway Station, which is located in the north of the town. It is around one mile from the city centre, which can be reached by bus in approximately 10 minutes.

Travel from London to Loughborough by Bus

There are daily bus connections to Loughborough from London, provided by National Express and Megabus. Buses run on both weekdays and weekends, with many of the services late at night and the first bus of the day leaving in the early hours of the morning. Services then continue regularly every few hours until around midnight. The longest bus journey between these cities takes around four hours while the shortest takes just over three, and all buses run directly with no changes. Buses depart from London's Victoria Coach Station, with some arriving at Hollywell Way which is next to Hollywell Conference Centre, 2.2 miles outside the city centre. Others arrive at The Rushes, which is in the centre of the city next to several large shops and supermarkets.

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Loughborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Loughborough including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Loughborough is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average €22.

The fastest way to travel from London to Loughborough is by train with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The London to Loughborough distance is approximately 158 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Loughborough is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Loughborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Loughborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Loughborough station (LBO).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Loughborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Loughborough by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Loughborough by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Loughborough with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Loughborough often also extend their vacation to go to Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Egham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Loughborough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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