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Compare train and bus for London to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 1h 55m. 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 €20.
Distance: 158 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between London and Loughborough including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from London to Loughborough is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to Loughborough:
Taking a coach costs €23 less than taking a train, which costs on average €31 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Loughborough from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 15 min.
Loughborough is approximately 157 km away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Loughborough is:
- 15 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Loughborough 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 for travellers from London to Loughborough:
- Coaches most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Loughborough at Loughborough, The Rushes.
- Trains mostly leave from London St Pancras International and tend to arrive in Loughborough.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Loughborough:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Loughborough by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Loughborough tickets on Omio for €8.
- East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains can take you to Loughborough by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for East Midlands Trains from London to Loughborough for €31.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Loughborough with the following travel companies:
- 14 direct coaches per day with National Express.
- 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 London and Loughborough.
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