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Stansted to Leicester

From £18 one-way*

Duration: 2 hrs 25 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 7 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Stansted Airport to Leicester

End your travels the right way with a comfortable coach journey from Stansted Airport to Leicester.

With fares starting from just £18 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel in style without breaking the bank.

You can book tickets from Stansted Airport to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.

Stansted to Leicester journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 25 mins
Cheapest price From £18 *
Distance (approx) 152km
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 9:00am/21:00pm

Our Stansted to Leicester services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

767 coach towards Nottingham

Our 767 service travels up to 1 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Stansted Airport
  • Cambridge Parkside
  • Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station
  • Leicester

777 coach towards Birmingham

Our 777 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Stansted Airport
  • Leicester

Stansted to Leicester route map

Departing from Stansted Airport

Before you board your coach you can take advantage of Stansted's many great facilities to ensure you're ready for the journey ahead. Enjoy coffee shops, toilet facilities, newsagents and more on-site, just what you need after a long flight.

For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.

Arriving in Leicester

St Margaret's Bus Station is located on Gravel Street, right in the heart of Leicester's city centre. It's ideal for taking advantage of all the shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities you may need after you've arrived.

Great transport links, including bus routes, rail routes and a dedicated taxi rank are based around the bus station, meaning travelling further afield is easy and convenient.

You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Stansted to Leicester?

The first coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 9.00am, arriving at Leicester at 12.05pm.

When is the last coach from Stansted to Leicester?

The last coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 21.00pm, arriving at Leicester at 23.25pm.

How much is the coach from Stansted to Leicester?

A one-way journey from Stansted to Leicester is available from £18*.

How long does the coach take from Stansted to Leicester?

Our fastest coach journeys from Stansted to Leicester take 2 hrs 25 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Stansted to Leicester?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 7 February 2024 for travel between 7 February 2024 - 5 June 2024.

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