- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to London will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 11 trains that leave Loughborough for London on Sat, May 30, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Loughborough to London:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to London costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.81 (€-3.88). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to London trains for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21693 | On time 6:30 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h25 | 7:55 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21178 · W70826 | On time 7:00 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h36 | 8:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
C21669 | On time 7:33 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h21 | 8:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70829 | On time 7:53 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h15 | 9:08 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59816 · W70832 | On time 7:59 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h39 | 9:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
C03938 | On time 8:32 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h24 | 9:56 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70834 | On time 8:53 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h14 | 10:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21546 | On time 9:53 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h23 | 11:16 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W70752 | On time 10:41 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h42 | 12:23 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
![]() | 4:43 AM Loughborough | 2h46 | 7:29 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:32 AM Loughborough | 1h23 | 6:55 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:32 AM Loughborough | 1h23 | 7:55 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Loughborough | 1h37 | 8:36 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:32 AM Loughborough | 1h23 | 9:55 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Loughborough | 1h14 | 10:07 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Loughborough | 1h23 | 10:55 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:53 AM Loughborough | 1h16 | 11:09 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:32 AM Loughborough | 2h42 | 1:14 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Loughborough to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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