This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Find the cheapest fares to Stansted Airport by splitting your tickets

62

train journeys
per day

77

miles (125 kms)

2hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

Buy tickets from Leicester to Stansted Airport. Explore the list of all train routes from Leicester to Stansted Airport and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 62 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 62 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Stansted Airport is approximately 77 miles (125 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Stansted Airport.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:12
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:13
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:57
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:14
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:42
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:27
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:04
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:12
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:31
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:04
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:13
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:43
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:04
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Leicester
    Stansted Airport
    Leicester to Stansted Airport

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Leicester and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 62 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

First class tickets on trains between Leicester and Stansted Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Leicester and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Leicester and Stansted Airport. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Stansted Airport, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 62 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Stansted Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Stansted Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.