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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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€56 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom London to Loughborough
How to get from London to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX4408:30 AM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55 AMLoughborough, University€161One-way0 transfers
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NX4408:30 AM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:55 AMLoughborough, University€161One-way0 transfers
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G84480+
EM771300 · Y1225511:40 AM2h40London St Pancras International (STP)2:20 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€501One-way2 transfers
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W59516 · TL296300+
C5170910:52 AM3h13London St Pancras International (STP)2:05 PMLoughborough station (LBO)€341One-way2 transfers
W59276 · TL296600+
C516828:51 AM2h47London St Pancras International (STP)11:38 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€441One-way2 transfers
W59362 · TL574400+
C521418:03 AM3h00London St Pancras International (STP)11:03 AMLoughborough station (LBO)€491One-way2 transfers
NX44010:30 AM3h20London, Victoria Coach Station1:50 PMLoughborough, University€211One-way0 transfers
NX44012:30 PM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station4:00 PMLoughborough, University€211One-way0 transfers
NX44010:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 PMLoughborough, The Rushes€321One-way0 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
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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.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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