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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Stansted
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Stansted?
Stops in Leicester
- A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK - B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom - C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3 - D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK
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Customers are satisfied with the service, mentioning that the drivers arrived early. Some customers suggest having a pick-up bus stand in Kettering to avoid passing it while going to London. Overall, it was an awesome experience and they would use National Express again.
National Express Leicester Stansted recent customer reviews
It was an awesome experience, but we have to board a train from Kettering to get the bus in Leicester, so we later pass Kettering while going to London. My opinion is a pick up bus stand in kettering will be nice because there where empty chairs left unoccupied.
Stanley Ebuka O.
Its a good service for an affordable price . Thought That the bus upp to Leicester was better than the One Down to stansted
David H.
Bus from Leicester arrived for an hour later than supposed to be, and than A6 departed 30-40 min later thatln on time board
Petro P.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Stansted by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Stansted start from $39. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Stansted?
The average bus travel time from Leicester to Stansted is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 127 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Leicester to Stansted route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Stansted at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Stansted?
A bus trip from Leicester to Stansted generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leicester to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Stansted, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $98 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-30.
