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

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

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

today

from $33

tomorrow

from $29

Thursday

Friday

from $31

Saturday

from $27

Sunday

from $25

Monday

from $27

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	2:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:35 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2025 2:35:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2025 7:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 15m	9:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2025 9:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/24/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/25/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	2:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:35 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/24/2025 2:35:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/24/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/24/2025 7:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	2h 15m	9:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/24/2025 9:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2025 2:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/27/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 25m	9:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2025 9:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/27/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2025 7:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	2:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/27/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/27/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 25m	9:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/27/2025 9:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	4h 45m	11:45 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:30 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/27/2025 11:45:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/27/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/27/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	2:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/28/2025 2:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/28/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/29/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 25m	9:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/29/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	2h 0m	2:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:35 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/28/2025 2:35:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/28/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/28/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	2:00 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/29/2025 2:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/29/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 10m	8:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:25 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/29/2025 8:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/30/2025 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 25m	9:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	2:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/29/2025 9:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/30/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	2h 5m	5:10 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	7:15 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/29/2025 5:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/29/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	2h 25m	7:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 9/29/2025 7:25:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/29/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport is $25 on 9/28/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and London Stansted Airport

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Leicester and London Stansted Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 22 buses from Leicester to London Stansted Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and London Stansted Airport, with 12 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Leicester to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to London Stansted Airport starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	78.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 11 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leicester for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/21

Monday 09/22

Tuesday 09/23

$33

Wednesday 09/24

$29

Thursday 09/25

Friday 09/26

$31

Saturday 09/27

$27

Sunday 09/28

$25

Monday 09/29

$27

Tuesday 09/30

$29

Wednesday 10/01

$25

Thursday 10/02

Friday 10/03

$25

Saturday 10/04

Sunday 10/05

$25

Monday 10/06

$25

Tuesday 10/07

Wednesday 10/08

$25

Thursday 10/09

Friday 10/10

$25

Saturday 10/11

Sunday 10/12

$25

Monday 10/13

$25

Tuesday 10/14

Wednesday 10/15

$25

Thursday 10/16

$25

Friday 10/17

Saturday 10/18

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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

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

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to London Stansted Airport, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport 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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport, 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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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

National Express from Leicester to London Stansted Airport

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

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	9/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and London Stansted Airport

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

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Central Station

Seaward road 401

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Train Station

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

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

FAQs about the Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 5h 35m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

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

Every day, the Leicester to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Leicester to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Leicester starts at 2:35 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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for London Stansted Airport starts at 11:45 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 Leicester London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Leicester to London Stansted Airport, 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 Leicester and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and London Stansted Airport 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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport 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 Leicester London Stansted Airport 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 Leicester London Stansted Airport 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 Leicester to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to London Stansted Airport

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