- Recommended
House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum at Mountfitchet Castle with extensive displays of dolls, model railways, and vintage toys; a family-friendly local favorite near Stansted.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
126 km
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 $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 17 buses that leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Jul 08, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 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 Wed, Jul 08 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.
NX440 · NXA6
NX440 · NXA6
NX440 · NXA6
NX440 · NXA6
NX440 · NXA6
NX777
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NX777Omio 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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about -1h -29m sooner (2h 32m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly $-5.43 (€-4.46) compared to fuel and tolls ($41 (€33) vs $35 (€29)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:32AM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX777 | Delayed 12:30 PM 2:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | Delayed 12:30 PM 5:10 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 6:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h10 | 10:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | Delayed 12:30 PM 7:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h25 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 8:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 3h55 | 12:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | Delayed 12:30 PM 9:40 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 11:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h05 | 4:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 2:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 2:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h15 | 6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 5:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 5:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 4h25 | 9:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 7:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h10 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h47 | 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 8 | |||||
NX777 | Delayed 2:30 AM 2:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 5:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h25 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 9:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 5:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | On time 7:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of London Stansted Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Stansted Airport trip today.
Large toy museum at Mountfitchet Castle with extensive displays of dolls, model railways, and vintage toys; a family-friendly local favorite near Stansted.
Sculpture museum and artist estate in Perry Green showcasing Henry Moore's works in studios and landscaped grounds; one of the region's standout cultural visits.
Well-regarded gallery in Saffron Walden focused on north-west Essex artists, including works linked to the Great Bardfield group.
National Trust forest with lakes, ancient woodland, and easy walking trails directly beside Stansted Airport; ideal for a short nature break before or after a flight.
Vast ancient woodland stretching across Essex and Greater London, valued for scenic walking, cycling, and a strong sense of escape from urban areas.
Historic village area with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and a traditional Essex atmosphere close to the airport.
Britain’s classic takeaway of battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
A traditional hearty breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomato, and toast.
A traditional pub meal of cheese, bread, pickle, salad, and often chutney; simple and distinctly English.
A well-known traditional pub in Stansted Mountfitchet serving British pub classics in a relaxed historic setting.
An established local pub near Stansted known for classic British dishes, beers, and a casual village atmosphere.
A popular airport dining option offering all-day meals in a lively casual setting within Stansted Airport.
Airport prices are higher than nearby towns. Snacks and coffee are costly, while sit-down meals are notably expensive for most travellers.
Service is often included or optional. Round up for cafes, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is good, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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