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Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train with Cross Country

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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65839Cross CountryC65839
09:12AM2h29
Leicester station (LEI)
11:41AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1111One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW21224East Midlands Railway+Tube+Greater AngliaW21224, Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale, G26613
08:03AM2h24
Leicester station (LEI)
10:27AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1521One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW21230East Midlands Railway+Tube+Greater AngliaW21230, Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale, G26669
09:04AM2h23
Leicester station (LEI)
11:27AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1521One-way
2 transfers

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Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands Railway
W21224
On time
08:03AM Leicester station (LEI)
2h24
10:27AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		2 transfers
East Midlands Railway
W21230
On time
09:04AM Leicester station (LEI)
2h23
11:27AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		2 transfers
Cross Country
C65839
On time
09:12AM Leicester station (LEI)
2h29
11:41AM Stansted Airport (SSD)		0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

2 h 23 m

Average

2 h 25 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

126 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport (STN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
East Midlands RailwayW21230East Midlands Railway+Tube+Greater AngliaW21230, Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale, G26669
09:04AM2h23
Leicester station (LEI)
11:27AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1521One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands RailwayW21224East Midlands Railway+Tube+Greater AngliaW21224, Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale, G26613
08:03AM2h24
Leicester station (LEI)
10:27AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1521One-way
2 transfers
Cross CountryC65839Cross CountryC65839
09:12AM2h29
Leicester station (LEI)
11:41AMStansted Airport (SSD)
$1111One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Trains from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€15) if you book in advance.
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 train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€15)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
1
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 24m
First train
05:15
Last train
20:23
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

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

Buy your official CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains train tickets between Leicester and London Stansted Airport (STN) from $40 (€36) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Leicester and London Stansted Airport (STN) you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $40
  • CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $17 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $64 (€58); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 2 h 24 min   to travel the 78 mile (126 km) long journey, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 5: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 8: 23 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with CrossCountry. There is 1 direct train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Stansted Airport (STN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN).
For the best Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry or East Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Leicester to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 23 PM.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN) is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a bus or train.

Popular train stations from Leicester to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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AccessibilityAccessibility
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address
Address
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Dining
Dining
  • Maxin Chicken
  • Mr Browns
  • Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot
  • Domino's
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Spindle Lodge Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Park Hotel
  • The Grand Hotel
Public transit options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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