Bus London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Stansted Airport to Leicester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$33

tomorrow

$29

Sunday

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$25

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	3:20 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	9:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:20:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 20m	5:00 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
National Express	5h 10m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	5:20 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	4h 25m	6:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:35 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 10m	7:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	2h 20m	1:05 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 30m	9:00 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 20m	11:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	6:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 40m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 30m	10:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	2h 20m	11:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	6:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 40m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 30m	10:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	2h 20m	1:05 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	6:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 40m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 30m	10:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	2:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	5h 30m	11:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	2h 30m	9:00 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 25m	6:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
National Express	4h 40m	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	2h 20m	1:05 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 30m	9:00 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 20m	11:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	1:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is $25 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London Stansted Airport and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between London Stansted Airport and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Leicester, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	2h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	78.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Stansted Airport for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$33

Saturday 12/06

$29

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$26

Tuesday 12/09

$25

Wednesday 12/10

$26

Thursday 12/11

$26

Friday 12/12

$26

Saturday 12/13

$32

Sunday 12/14

$32

Monday 12/15

$29

Tuesday 12/16

$26

Wednesday 12/17

$26

Thursday 12/18

$29

Friday 12/19

$37

Saturday 12/20

$37

Sunday 12/21

$37

Monday 12/22

$40

Tuesday 12/23

$39

Wednesday 12/24

$40

Thursday 12/25

$119

Friday 12/26

$52

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, with $25. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Stansted Airport to Leicester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

These are the most booked bus companies between London Stansted Airport to Leicester from our users.

National Express from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Stansted Airport to Leicester:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	2h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:05 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Leicester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Stansted Airport and Leicester.

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London Stansted Airport to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from London Stansted Airport to Leicester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester? Or which bus companies serve the route London Stansted Airport to Leicester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Stansted Airport to Leicester bus

How much does a London Stansted Airport Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 4h 25m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $47. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leicester.

On average, how many connections are available from London Stansted Airport to Leicester each day?

Every day, the London Stansted Airport to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Stansted Airport to Leicester take?

The fastest shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 2h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from London Stansted Airport starts at 1:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from London Stansted Airport for Leicester starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Stansted Airport Leicester route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Leicester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between London Stansted Airport and Leicester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the London Stansted Airport to Leicester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Stansted Airport Leicester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Stansted Airport Leicester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Leicester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Stansted Airport to Leicester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Leicester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Leicester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!