Stansted Airport

Travelling to the university from Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is an international airport approximately 95 miles from Leicester.

Travelling by Coach

National Express runs a direct coach service 349/350 from Stansted to Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station. It runs four times a day with the first coach leaving at 00.30 a.m. and the last coach leaving at 14.00. The journey takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Time table details can be found here.

There are other non-direct coach services. Details of all services can be found here and entering “Stansted Airport London” in the “FROM” box and “Leicester (Coach Station) in the “TO” box. Select dates and times of journey and enter passenger numbers. Click “Find my Journey” and journey details will appear.

For information on travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from St Margaret's Bus Station see the Accommodation page

Travelling by Train

Cross Country Trains runs a direct route between Stansted and Leicester. Timetable details can be found here. Stansted Airport rail station is directly below the Terminal building. Tickets can be bought in advance online, at the station or in the Terminal. The airport website has further information about trains to and from Stansted Airport including a link to booking trains, which can be found here. The National Rail Enquiries website is also helpful for checking times and booking tickets

For information on travelling to the university from Leicester Train Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from Leicester Train Station see the Accommodation page

Travelling by Taxi

A pre-arranged taxi from Stansted Airport to Leicester would cost approximately £95.00, which could be a good option if travelling with someone else and sharing the cost. See Leicester University’s advice on Getting to Leicester from UK Airports by Taxi. Do not use the licensed black cabs that wait outside the airport as these are very expensive