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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 London to Loughborough:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 34m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $60 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.
- NX44011:59 PM3h21London, Victoria Coach Station3:20 AMLoughborough, The Rushes$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX44011:59 PM3h21London, Victoria Coach Station3:20 AMLoughborough, The Rushes$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W708917:31 PM1h48London St Pancras International (STP)9:19 PMLoughborough station (LBO)$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W710059:57 PM1h52London St Pancras International (STP)11:49 PMLoughborough station (LBO)$431One-way0 transfers
- W7092510:32 PM1h56London St Pancras International (STP)12:28 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$431One-way0 transfers
- C216489:32 PM1h54London St Pancras International (STP)11:26 PMLoughborough station (LBO)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 PM2h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:05 PMLoughborough, The Rushes$261One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:30 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 PMLoughborough, The Rushes$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 PM2h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:25 PMLoughborough, The Rushes$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Loughborough:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Loughborough costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 19 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.
- 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Loughborough by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Loughborough by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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