Trains tickets from Stansted to Leicester

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Today4 Apr
Tomorrow5 Apr
from US$44
Sun6 Apr
from US$44
Mon7 Apr
Tue8 Apr
Wed9 Apr
Thu10 Apr
Fri11 Apr

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 5 April at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 5 April at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 April at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 5 April at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 April at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 5 April at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 April at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 5 April at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 April at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 5 April at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Stansted to Leicester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$34
Average train trip duration2h 28m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure07:00
Distance78 miles
Latest train departure20:27

Stansted to Leicester Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Stansted - Leicester

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

    The average train ticket price from Stansted to Leicester is US$34. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Stansted 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!

  2. How long is the train trip from Stansted to Leicester?

    A train trip between Stansted and Leicester is around 2h 28m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 76 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Stansted and Leicester?

    The number of trains from Stansted to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Stansted to Leicester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
02/04
US$25
03/04
US$25
Today
No data
05/04
US$44
06/04
US$44
07/04
No data
08/04
US$18
09/04
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stansted to Leicester was searched and found on 8 Apr 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$107 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 US$18, which is on 2025-04-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Stansted and Leicester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Leicester.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Leicester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Stansted and Leicester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Stansted to Leicester.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

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