London St. Pancras International to Loughborough Trains From €17.21*

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.

Departing from London St Pancras International

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.

Main stops

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.

Arriving at Loughborough

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.

East Midlands Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Travel from London St Pancras to Loughborough for less when you book East Midlands Railway Standard Class tickets. Benefit from plug sockets for laptops and mobiles, seat reservations on services to and from London, free Wi-Fi, and ample luggage space – as well as fast trains, and affordable rates when you buy cheap train tickets from TrainPal.
• First Class: If you want to enhance your journey and choose the most luxurious option for your journey from London to Loughborough, EMR offers passengers the chance to upgrade. Buy a First Class London St Pancras to Loughborough ticket for a more spacious and peaceful environment, plus a guaranteed table, quieter carriages, and light refreshments served at your table.

East Midlands Railway travel information

Enjoy generous luggage allowances, reduced fares for young explorers, and pet-friendly travel on East Midlands Railway trains from London to Loughborough.

• Luggage: Bring up to two items of luggage onboard, so long as the larger item is up to a maximum of 90 x 70 x 30 cm.
• Bicycles: Cyclists can board with their two wheels on EMR trains, subject to the operator’s restrictions. Note: passengers with bikes should also reserve a spot before they travel.
• Children: Under 5s go free on East Midlands Railway trains. Children aged 5 to 15 can take the train from London to Loughborough at a reduced rate of 50% off full-price fares.
• Pets: No need to leave pets at home! Bring up to two well-behaved dogs on EMR trains at no extra charge.
• Passenger Assist: If you require assistance with your journey, arrange this with EMR before travelling, whether it’s help boarding or disembarking from the train, detailed rail information, or a reservation for a wheelchair space.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.