Getting to Loughborough University

Loughborough University is centrally located in the UK, making it easily accessible from several major airports, train stations, and coach services.

By Plane

Loughborough is within easy reach of several international airports:

· East Midlands Airport (EMA)

o Distance: ~16 km (10 miles)

o Travel Options: Taxi (~15 minutes) or local bus to Loughborough town centre.

· Birmingham Airport (BHX)

o Distance: ~56 km (35 miles)

o Travel Options: Train via Birmingham New Street (~1 hour) or taxi (~1 hour).

· London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

o Journey: Take Heathrow Express or the Underground to London St Pancras, then a direct train to Loughborough (~2.5 hours total).

o Alternatively, National Express coach (~3 hours 40 minutes).

· Manchester Airport (MAN)

o Journey: Train with one or more changes (~2.5 to 3 hours).

o Alternatively, National Express coach services are available but may take longer.

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Coach bookings at National Express

By Train

Loughborough Railway Station is on the mainline between London and Sheffield, offering excellent national connections:

· Direct trains from London St Pancras International – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

· From Loughborough Station:

o Taxi – around 10 minutes.

o Sprint Shuttle Bus – around 10 minutes, running every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday during term time.

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By Bus or Coach

· National Express operates direct services from major airports and cities to Loughborough.
This is a cost-effective option for longer distances, including travel from London and Birmingham.

Coach bookings at National Express

Local Transportation

· Sprint Shuttle Bus:
A dedicated service linking Loughborough Railway Station, the town centre, and the university campus.
Runs every 10 minutes during weekdays and Saturdays in term time.

· View schedules and routes at Sprint Bus Service

· Taxi Services:
Taxis are available at the train station and throughout the town.

Summary of Best Travel Options from UK Airports

Airport	Distance / Travel Time	Transport Options
East Midlands (EMA)	16 km / 15 minutes	Taxi, Local Bus
Birmingham (BHX)	56 km / 1 hour	Train via Birmingham New Street, Taxi
London Heathrow (LHR)	~2.5 hours	Train via London St Pancras, Coach via National Express
Manchester (MAN)	~2.5 to 3 hours	Train with changes, Coach via National Express