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Today6 Aug
from US$38
Tomorrow7 Aug
from US$38
Fri8 Aug
from US$34
Sat9 Aug
from US$31
Sun10 Aug
from US$34
Mon11 Aug
from US$34
Tue12 Aug
from US$29
Wed13 Aug
from US$32

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: Stansted
    Departure location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Leicester

Bus
Average priceUS$24 - US$57Average duration2h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$39 - US$136Average duration2h 22m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$24 - US$24Average duration2h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Stansted to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 22mAverage duration
US$39Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stansted to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance79 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Stansted to Leicester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Stansted - Leicester

  1. What's the distance between Stansted and Leicester by coach?

    The distance between Stansted and Leicester by coach is approximately 76 miles (122 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Stansted to Leicester without a car?

    You can travel to Leicester from Stansted by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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.

Best price found
04/08
US$36
05/08
US$39
Today
US$36
07/08
US$36
08/08
US$32
09/08
US$29
10/08
US$32
11/08
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stansted to Leicester was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$29

To 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 US$29 to US$62 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 US$29, which is on 2025-08-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Stansted to Leicester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from Stansted to Leicester

You can also go to Leicester by train

Train from Stansted to Leicester

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