- Recommended
House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with historic dolls, model railways, games, and childhood memorabilia. A distinctive local favorite for families and nostalgia seekers.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 18 buses that leave Leicester station (LEI) for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Jul 12, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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 · NXA8
NX440 · NXA6
NX440 · NXA8
NX440 · NXA6
NX777
NX777
NX777
NX777
NX777Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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 station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -24m sooner (2h 21m by bus vs 1h 57m by car) and save roughly $-2.61 (€-2.15) compared to fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) 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 Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
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, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:32AM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 9:35 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 3h45 | 1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 1:30 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 3h50 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 3:55 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 3h55 | 7:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
NX777 | 2:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | 5:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NXA8 | 5:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h00 | 10:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NXA8 | 7:00 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h10 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 7:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:50 AM 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 | |
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Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 10:45 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 in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with historic dolls, model railways, games, and childhood memorabilia. A distinctive local favorite for families and nostalgia seekers.
Major sculpture destination in Perry Green with outdoor works, studios, and exhibitions linked to Henry Moore. A significant art site within reach of Stansted.
Independent local museum covering natural history, archaeology, and regional heritage. Worth visiting for a quieter cultural stop beyond the airport area.
Large National Trust forest near the airport with lakes, ancient woodland, and easy walking routes. One of the best outdoor escapes for layovers or short stays.
Historic village area close to the airport with period buildings, independent shops, and a slower pace than central London attractions.
Historic center of Saffron Walden with attractive streets, market-town atmosphere, and easy access to shops, church, and castle ruins.
A traditional cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is one of England’s most iconic meals.
Battered white fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas or tartar sauce. This is one of Britain’s best-known classic dishes.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and often Yorkshire pudding. It is a classic British pub and family meal.
A well-known traditional pub near Stansted serving British classics, roast dishes, and ales in a relaxed countryside setting.
An established gastropub in the Stansted area known for hearty British food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a good drinks selection.
A recognized airport dining option specializing in seafood, oysters, and polished casual dining for travelers seeking higher-quality meals.
Airport food and drinks cost more than in town. Chain cafes are moderate, while sit-down dining is pricey.
Service is usually included only in full-service restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for cafes or fast food. Round up taxis if desired.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) 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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