The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Leicester on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 122 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
12:10 PM4h25Stansted Mountfitchet4:35 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM4h25Stansted Mountfitchet3:35 PMLeicester$321One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM4h30Stansted Mountfitchet1:55 AMLeicester$341One-way0 transfers
10:25 PM4h30Stansted Mountfitchet2:55 AMLeicester$431One-way0 transfers
12:13 PM3h22Stansted Mountfitchet3:35 PMLeicester$1111One-way0 transfers
12:13 PM3h22Stansted Mountfitchet3:35 PMLeicester$1111One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM4h25Stansted Mountfitchet4:35 PMLeicester$311One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM4h25Stansted Mountfitchet3:35 PMLeicester$321One-way0 transfers
10:25 PM4h30Stansted Mountfitchet2:55 AMLeicester$431One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM4h30Stansted Mountfitchet1:55 AMLeicester$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
You'll arrive about -1h -38m sooner (2h 37m by bus vs 1h 59m by car) and save roughly $-5.30 (€-4.34) compared to fuel and tolls ($40 (€32) vs $34 (€28)). 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.
Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX777 | Delayed 6:15 AM 1:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 4:05 AM 4:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | On time 7:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | On time 8:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:15 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 9:00 AM Stansted, 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 | 4h20 | 2:30 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 11:30 AM Stansted, 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 | 4h20 | 4:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | On time 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 4:20 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | On time 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NX440 | On time 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:15 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 | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester
Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Stephensons of Essex from Stansted Mountfitchet to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester with National Express, Stephensons of Essex for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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