How much does a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester cost?

The bus ticket price from London Stansted Airport to Leicester starts at R 431. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?

The average travel time between London Stansted Airport and Leicester is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 122 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Stansted Airport and Leicester?

The number of buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Stansted Airport to Leicester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?

When taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, CrossCountry, BlaBlaCar.

Bus London Stansted Airport to Leicester from R 430 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	6h	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	6h	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 28m	09:49	Leicester	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 20m	10:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
15:22	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 27m	17:49	Leicester	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 20m	10:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 22m	18:49	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 25m	16:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 45m	09:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 45m	09:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 5m	10:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 5m	10:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 30m	02:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	6h	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	6h	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 20m	10:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
05:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 20m	10:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 25m	11:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 28m	09:49	Leicester	No tags
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
15:22	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 27m	17:49	Leicester	No tags
04:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 30m	09:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 22m	18:49	Leicester	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 25m	11:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
04:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 30m	09:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
04:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 30m	09:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
06:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 25m	11:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
09:00	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 30m	11:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Leicester on 21 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 25m	11:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
21:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 10m	23:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 28m	09:49	Leicester	No tags
01:05	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 20m	03:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
15:22	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 27m	17:49	Leicester	No tags
03:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	6h	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
16:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	2h 22m	18:49	Leicester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:18 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 431, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

123 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 478 - R 1 012	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 673 - R 917	Average duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 431 - R 431	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529 710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, traveling with National Express is always a pleasure. Customers appreciate the service and mention that the bus/coach drivers are the best they have ever seen. However, some customers express dissatisfaction with delays and lack of updates when buses are late, especially when waiting by busy roads with small children.

National Express Stansted Leicester recent customer reviews

absolutely terrible. bus more than 2.5h late with no updates so i had to wait by a busy road with my two small children

Alice W.

4 June 2023

Only coment bus driver use de orne all the time in traffic that the only thing pot myself mad

Fernando S.

26 December 2022

Very helpful

Nicholas W.

27 January 2024

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Leicester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester cost?
The bus ticket price from London Stansted Airport to Leicester starts at R 431. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?
The average travel time between London Stansted Airport and Leicester is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 122 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Stansted Airport and Leicester?
The number of buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Stansted Airport to Leicester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?
When taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, CrossCountry, BlaBlaCar.