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Loughborough to Kensington Olympia by train

First train

05:08

Last train

20:31

Departure station

Loughborough

Arrival station

Kensington Olympia

Journey time

From 2h 30m

Distance

98 miles (158 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern

Taking the train from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia in 2 hours 30 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 52 minutes to travel the 98 miles (158 km) from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry to Kensington Olympia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Kensington Olympia by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia

Want to know more about your journey from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Kensington Olympia from Loughborough?

To travel to Kensington Olympia from Loughborough, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 2 hours and 52 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also take the bus from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia?

Trains from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia take an average of 2 hours and 52 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Loughborough and Kensington Olympia by train?

The quickest journey time between Loughborough and Kensington Olympia by train is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia?

No, there are no direct trains running from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia, you’ll usually need to make at least 4 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Loughborough to Kensington Olympia

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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