How to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 75 miles (122 km)

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€31

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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30m

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2h 43m

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Fastest

2h 13m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester

How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Abellio Greater AngliaP46692+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12265
09:17AM2h19
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
11:36AMLeicester station (LEI)
$631One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNXA6 · NX440
10:10AM4h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
02:25PMLeicester, Braunstone
$401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX777
09:30PM2h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:40PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP48281+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12268
09:22AM2h43
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)
$631One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47149+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12263
08:40AM2h25
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
11:05AMLeicester station (LEI)
$731One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP46644+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12260
08:17AM2h19
Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
10:36AMLeicester station (LEI)
$871One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX777
11:30AM2h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:50PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX777
09:00AM2h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
11:30AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$551One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNXA6 · NX440
07:55AM4h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
12:15PMLeicester, Braunstone
$401One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Stansted to Leicester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stansted to Leicester, 73,91% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Stansted to Leicester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Stansted to Leicester. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester:

A train is $0.80 (€0.63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is approximately 75 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Leicester 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Braunstone.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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