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John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum
Unique museum inside the historic bell foundry, telling the story of bellmaking and casting. A signature Loughborough attraction with working heritage nearby.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$3
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$7
Fastest journey on Sep 21
13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
19 m
Trains on Sep 21
6
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beeston to Loughborough will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 6 trains from Beeston to Loughborough, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 29 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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C21687
C21612 · W70820
C21825 · W70825
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C21687
C21669
C21178
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C21612 · W70820Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 17m faster (17m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly $19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $31). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Loughborough trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21786 · W70840 | Delayed 8:24 AM 9:23 AMBeeston station (BEE) | 0h32 | 9:10 AM 9:10 AMLoughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
W70737 | On time 9:57 AM Beeston station (BEE) | 0h13 | 10:10 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21601 · C21677 | On time 10:29 AM Beeston station (BEE) | 0h55 | 11:24 AM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Beeston to Loughborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Loughborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Loughborough trip today.
Unique museum inside the historic bell foundry, telling the story of bellmaking and casting. A signature Loughborough attraction with working heritage nearby.
Museum in Queen’s Park with local history, archaeology, and the famous Carillon tower. Ideal for understanding the town’s heritage in one stop.
University arts venue presenting changing exhibitions, design, and contemporary culture. A strong choice for visitors interested in current creative work.
The town’s best-known green space with formal gardens, play areas, and the Carillon tower. Ideal for a relaxing break near the centre.
Historic shopping and civic area with market-town character, regular activity, and easy access to landmarks. A practical place to start exploring Loughborough.
Attractive university campus with open lawns, public art, and notable modern architecture. A pleasant walking area showing a different side of the town.
A Leicestershire pork pie with seasoned pork and firm jelly in a hand-raised crust. Nearby Melton Mowbray made it famous and it is a classic regional snack.
Stilton made in the traditional Leicestershire style. This rich blue cheese is one of the East Midlands’ best-known foods and is widely served locally.
A red, nutmeg-spiced Leicestershire cheese with a mild, creamy taste. It is a longstanding county speciality often eaten in sandwiches or on cheeseboards.
Contemporary Indian dining with refined presentation, regional specialities, and attentive service suited to a more upscale meal.
Established Indian restaurant known for classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart yet relaxed setting popular with locals.
Popular casual venue for burgers, wings, loaded fries, and craft beer with an energetic modern atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than London, while dining and local transport are fairly typical for an English market town.
Service is often included only at some restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is polite for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional, usually small change.
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Loughborough Station -> Loughborough Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beeston to Loughborough by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Beeston to Loughborough trains use the Beeston to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Beeston and Loughborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
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