How much does a train ticket cost from Stansted to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Leicester start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Stansted to Leicester?

The average train journey time from Stansted to Leicester is 2h 24m, covering a distance of 78 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 21m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Stansted to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to Leicester?

The earliest train from Stansted to Leicester departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Train Stansted to Leicester from £28

Next train departures

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 28m	09:49	Leicester	Cheapest
Train	16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 22m	18:49	Leicester	Fastest
Train	15:22	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 27m	17:49	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:11 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Leicester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

79 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £56	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £206	Average duration2h 24m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £23

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Leicester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Stansted to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Leicester start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stansted to Leicester?
The average train journey time from Stansted to Leicester is 2h 24m, covering a distance of 78 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 21m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Stansted to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stansted to Leicester?
The earliest train from Stansted to Leicester departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£39

10/12

£38

Today

£29

12/12

£29

13/12

No data

14/12

£81

15/12

No data

16/12

£29

The cheapest trip from Stansted to Leicester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stansted to Leicester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £81 for a train ticket from Stansted to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-16.