Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$51

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 11 m

Buses per day

16

Distance

126 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 16 buses that leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport on Thu, Jul 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.

National ExpressNX440 · NXA6
03:40PM4h30
Leicester, Braunstone
08:10PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NXA8
01:40PM5h45
Leicester, Braunstone
07:25PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NXA6
08:15PM6h10
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
02:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NXA8
05:55PM5h35
Leicester, Braunstone
11:30PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX440 · NXA6
09:25AM3h55
Leicester, Braunstone
01:20PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$521One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Leicester to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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30m

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National Express

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Leicester to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
07:15AM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:10AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
11:30AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
09:50AM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:35AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
11:50AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:25AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:40AM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
02:25AM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$48

Live departures

Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 3:15 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX440 · NXA8
On time
4:55 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h35
10:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX73710:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
3:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
Thursday, July 17
national_expressNX777
Delayed
6:25 AM 1:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
Delayed
6:25 AM 4:10 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
6:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NXA8
On time
5:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone
5h50
11:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX777
On time
6:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NXA68:25 AM Leicester, Braunstone
3h55
12:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX777
On time
8:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
10:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
10:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h20
12:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX73710:40 AM Leicester, Braunstone
6h15
4:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX777
On time
12:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NXA8
On time
12:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h45
6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NXA62:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone
4h30
7:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX777
On time
4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
6:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NXA6
On time
7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h10
1:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)
Distance
78 miles (126 km)
Average bus duration
2h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
2h 15m
First bus
10:25
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)

Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Buy your official National Express bus tickets from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) from $27 (€22) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27
  • National Express frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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