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| Bus | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £22, 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 by bus from Leicester to Stansted
How far is Stansted from Leicester by coach?
The journey from Leicester to Stansted by coach covers an approximate distance of 76 miles (122 km).
Is there a way to reach Stansted from Leicester without a car?
The best way to go from Leicester to Stansted without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
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 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To 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 £23 to £53 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 £23, which is on 2025-11-29.
