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Compare train and bus for Loughborough to London
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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 €34, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Loughborough to London
Compare the available ways to get from Loughborough to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to London:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to London costing on average €73.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €64 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 Loughborough to London
How to get from Loughborough to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loughborough to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 AM 2h55 Loughborough, The Rushes 12:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:35 AM 2h55 Loughborough, The Rushes 12:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C2165411:53 AM 1h14 Loughborough station (LBO) 1:07 PM London St Pancras International (STP) €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C21174 · W7079912:59 PM 1h40 Loughborough station (LBO) 2:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
C21176 · W708041:59 PM 1h40 Loughborough station (LBO) 3:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) €37 1 One-way 1 transfer
C2167112:32 PM 1h22 Loughborough station (LBO) 1:54 PM London St Pancras International (STP) €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM 3h25 Loughborough, The Rushes 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM 2h55 Loughborough, The Rushes 9:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM 3h25 Loughborough, The Rushes 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to London:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to London costing on average €73.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Loughborough, The Rushes and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to London by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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