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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Stansted London Airport (STN) | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Leicester
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.
Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Leicester?
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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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.
Only coment bus driver use de orne all the time in traffic that the only thing pot myself mad
Fernando S.
Very helpful
Nicholas W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stansted to Leicester
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Stansted to Leicester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Stansted to Leicester start from £21. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stansted to Leicester?
The average bus journey time from Stansted to Leicester is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 78 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Stansted to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stansted to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Stansted to Leicester at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stansted to Leicester?
A bus journey from Stansted to Leicester produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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 Stansted to Leicester was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to Leicester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £20 to £48 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-30.
