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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 23 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Leicester on Sun, Aug 23, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 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.
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NXA6 · NX440
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NX777Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m 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 London Stansted Airport to Leicester:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about -1h -32m sooner (2h 38m by bus vs 2h 6m by car) and save roughly $-0.87 (€-0.70) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $37 (€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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Leicester buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX777 | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 6:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:30 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:05 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX777 | 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h05 | 9:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
NX777 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX450 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 5:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX440 | 5:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 9:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 7:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 8:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:15 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 2:30 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 4:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 4:20 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:15 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Dedicated to the 2012 discovery of Richard III, this award-winning museum uses immersive displays to tell a remarkable royal story.
A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
A flaky pastry pie from nearby Melton Mowbray, traditionally made with uncured pork. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known foods and widely eaten in Leicester.
A hard, crumbly red cheese from Leicestershire with a nutty, mellow flavour. It is one of England’s oldest named cheeses and a proud regional staple.
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Stansted Airport to Leicester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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