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Travelling from London St Pancras International to Loughborough, the fastest train takes 1h 13m with an average travel time of 1h 22m. With 38 daily trains, the first departs at 05:27 and the last at 23:35. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
19:05 London St Pancras International | 1h 25m, Direct | 20:30 Loughborough | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
19:32 London St Pancras International | 1h 18m, Direct | 20:50 Loughborough | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
20:05 London St Pancras International | 1h 27m, Direct | 21:32 Loughborough | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
20:31 London St Pancras International | 1h 15m, Direct | 21:46 Loughborough | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
21:05 London St Pancras International | 1h 23m, Direct | 22:28 Loughborough | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from London St Pancras International to Loughborough with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
Travel from London St Pancras International to Loughborough with East Midlands Railway for a convenient and comfortable journey from the capital city to the Midlands market town.
Covering almost 100 miles in just around 1 hour and 13 minutes on this comfortable direct route from London to Loughborough. Along the way, watch London's urban sprawl quickly fade away as you race through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire countryside.
Taking the train from London to Loughborough is the ideal way to make the most of your day. Enjoy a seamless journey that fits your schedule, whether you’re on the first train at 05:27 or the last train at 23:35.
East Midlands Railway (EMR) operates frequent services throughout the Midlands and beyond, connecting cities like Nottingham, Peterborough, Lincoln, Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield.
London St Pancras International is rightly regarded as one of the UK's most iconic and impressive railway stations.
The station has all the facilities you would expect at a major London station, to ensure you have a pleasant pre-departure experience. Spend some time in the station’s many shopping outlets, or get connected to free public Wi-Fi while you wait. At St Pancras, accessibility is included in every design, from step-free access and accessible toilets to induction loops and marked help points throughout the station.
Getting to St Pancras is simple too, as it shares an Underground station with neighbouring King's Cross, and is well-connected on several London bus routes. Reach Kings Cross Underground Station on any of six lines (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria), then walk two minutes to arrive at St Pancras Station.
Train operators at St Pancras include Southeastern, Eurostar, East Midlands Railway, and Thameslink. Travel to mainland Europe (Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam), or around the UK to places like Luton, Peterborough, St Albans, Bedford, and Brighton.
The journey from London St Pancras International to Loughborough typically involves making stops at Kettering, Market Harborough, and Leicester. Note: some services may make additional stops, depending on the train times and exact routes.
Loughborough is a Leicestershire market town with an abundance of charm. As the second largest settlement in the county, Loughborough has lots to do on family day trips by train from London (indeed, it was the destination for the first ever package tour, organised by Thomas Cook in 1841!).
Visit one (or several) of the town’s five museums, the most notable of which is Charnwood Museum, with an impressive array of artefacts relating to geology, industry, and local history.
Arriving at Loughborough Station is the ideal way to start your day. Located just a short walk to the north east of the town centre, you can easily access Loughborough and all its main attractions on foot. You can also travel around the town, or further afield, on local bus routes operated by various companies, including Arriva Midlands East, Kinchbus, Diamond East Midlands, Centrebus, and Vectare.
Before you leave the station, take a minute to chill out in comfortable seating areas or browse a selection of shops for light refreshments, stationery, and newspapers. You’ll also find customer help points and accessible toilets, should you need them.
From Loughborough, passengers can board trains operated by East Midlands Railway to destinations like Leicester, London, Sheffield, and Nottingham.
Enjoy generous luggage allowances, reduced fares for young explorers, and pet-friendly travel on East Midlands Railway trains from London to Loughborough.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
The train journey from London St Pancras International to Loughborough combines efficiency with pleasure, featuring beautiful scenery and comfort. With frequent departures from London St Pancras International, you can get to Loughborough in just 1h 13m, making it an ideal and convenient choice for travelling between them.

The fastest train journey time from London St Pancras International to Loughborough is 1h 13m . Use our Train Journey Planner to find direct trains, avoid transfers, and compare travel times for each route to see if there are fewer stops to make your journey seamless.
No, unfortunately, you need to transfer from London St Pancras International to Loughborough. Still, the TrainPal Train Journey Planner helps you find the best train. Just input your origin or destination places, then click "Search" to see the suitable route.

London St Pancras International to Loughborough trains are generally punctual, but delays or cancellations can occur due to weather, strikes, and other factors. After purchasing a ticket, use TrainPal to track live train updates. Before buying a ticket, our Train Journey Planner provides all necessary booking information. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations, click 'Search,' and view routes labelled 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest,' with all details displayed.
Typically, you should plan to arrive at the station 15-20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart. However, the size of the station and your familiarity with it can affect this timing. For larger or less familiar stations, leaving home earlier can help reduce stress and ensure a more relaxed journey.
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