How to travel from London to Loughborough

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Compare train and bus for London to Loughborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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$69

Average price

$19

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Cheapest

$60

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 3m

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Fastest

2h 33m

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30m

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3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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30m

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2h 56m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Loughborough is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from London to Loughborough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Loughborough including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Loughborough among Omio's users.

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from London to Loughborough

How to get from London to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 PM2h50
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 PM2h50
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 PM2h50
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM3h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX440
    11:59 PM3h21
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:20 AMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:10 PM2h55
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    6:05 PMLoughborough, The Rushes
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Loughborough

Travel to Loughborough 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 London to Loughborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Loughborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Loughborough is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from London to Loughborough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

The distance from London to Loughborough is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Loughborough is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Loughborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Loughborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Loughborough station (LBO).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Loughborough, The Rushes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Loughborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Loughborough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Loughborough by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Loughborough with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
  • 20 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Loughborough often also extend their vacation to go to Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Egham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Loughborough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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