How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Stansted?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Stansted start at R 461. The average price for this route is around R 541. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leicester to Stansted?

The average bus journey time from Leicester to Stansted is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 127 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Leicester to Stansted route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leicester to Stansted?

The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Stansted at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Stansted?

A bus trip from Leicester to Stansted produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Leicester to Stansted from R 423 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	19:45	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	09:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 15m	11:55	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	09:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 15m	11:55	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	11:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 20m	13:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	11:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 20m	13:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 17 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 29m	19:29	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 18 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 10m	11:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 40m	19:40	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	07:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 25m	09:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:15	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	6h 10m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 15m	02:45	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Stansted on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	19:45	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	02:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	05:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 5m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 188, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

123 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 461 - R 2 133	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 325 - R 879	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 188 - R 365	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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
Visit page Map
B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
Map
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
Map
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK
Map

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
Map

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 852 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

17 May 2022

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.

11 March 2022

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.

1 February 2020

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Stansted by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Stansted start at R 461. The average price for this route is around R 541. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leicester to Stansted?
The average bus journey time from Leicester to Stansted is 2h 25m, covering a distance of 127 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Leicester to Stansted route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leicester to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Stansted at 02:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Stansted?
A bus trip from Leicester to Stansted produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/01

R 608

15/01

R 608

Today

R 608

17/01

R 569

18/01

R 557

19/01

R 500

20/01

R 507

21/01

R 502

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Stansted was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of R 500

To 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 R 500 to R 1 152 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 R 500, which is on 2026-01-19.