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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Showing times and prices for Jan 08
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
126 km
Cheap tickets
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 $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Fast buses
Of the 23 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Leicester on Thu, Jan 08, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 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 Thu, Jan 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.
NXA8 · NX44011:50PM10h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station10:10AMLeicester, Braunstone
$401One-way
1 transfer
NXA8 · NX44011:00PM5h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station04:30AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
NXA6 · NX44012:10PM4h40
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station04:50PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
NXA6 · NX44012:10PM4h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station04:40PMLeicester, Braunstone
$401One-way
1 transfer
NXA6 · NX44010:10AM4h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station02:25PMLeicester, Braunstone
$401One-way
1 transfer
NX77709:30PM2h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:40PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
NX77707:30PM2h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:45PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
NX77711:30AM2h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station01:50PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
NX77705:30PM2h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station07:50PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
NX77701:05AM2h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station03:25AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
London Stansted Airport to Leicester Bus Timetables
| 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, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Leicester buses for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 8:11 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 1:55 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 5h30 | 3:30 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 9h50 | 8:40 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 8 | |||||
| NX777 | Delayed 11:55 AM 1:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 9:35 AM 9:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX450 | On time 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | Delayed 12:40 PM 5:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | Delayed 12:40 PM 5:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | Delayed 6:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 12:30 PM 12:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 12:15 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | Delayed 11:55 AM 9:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | Delayed 11:55 AM 11:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 4:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 4:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 6:35 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | On time 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h15 | 8:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | On time 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 6:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:30 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | On time 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h00 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | On time 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 · NX440 | On time 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX440 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h20 | 10:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 20m.
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
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:00 |
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
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Leicester with National Express for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester
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.
Cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester is $48 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester bus time is 2 h 10 min covering the 78 mile (126 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester leaves at 3: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester leaves at 11: 40PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester without having to change trains with National Express. There are 4 direct buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to Leicester from London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Leicester from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester including taking a train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester depends on the bus company:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express.
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