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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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $523 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Loughborough
Compare the available ways to get from London to Loughborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $78.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Loughborough costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1h 34m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Loughborough
How to get from London to Loughborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Loughborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:10 PM 2h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 6:05 PM Loughborough, The Rushes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:10 PM 2h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 6:05 PM Loughborough, The Rushes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W70975
12:32 PM 1h13 London St Pancras International (STP) 1:45 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W70880
1:05 PM 1h22 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - W70981
1:32 PM 1h14 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:46 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - W70886
2:05 PM 1h22 London St Pancras International (STP) 3:27 PM Loughborough station (LBO) $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
2:30 PM 3h35 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:05 PM Loughborough, The Rushes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:35 PM 2h50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:25 PM Loughborough, The Rushes $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:00 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:25 PM Loughborough, The Rushes $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $78.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Loughborough costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Loughborough by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Loughborough by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Loughborough by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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