The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
74
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 74 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Leicester every day 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 177 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 177 km
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4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester coaches for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 12:10 03:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h25 | 09:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | Delayed 12:10 05:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 12:15 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX230 | Delayed 12:10 05:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h50 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | Delayed 12:10 07:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 14:25 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | Delayed 12:10 10:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h30 | 16:40 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h05 | 14:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h55 | 14:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 10:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 10:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX230 | 11:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX230 | 11:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h35 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | On time 12:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h25 | 18:35 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 16:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 17:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h50 | 17:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 16:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h15 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h00 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 19:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX440 | On time 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h15 | 20:25 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX240 | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h30 | 19:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 18:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX240 | 14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h20 | 19:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 18:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 19:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h05 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX440 | On time 15:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 22:30 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX230 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h50 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h40 | 21:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 21:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 21:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h30 | 21:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h40 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX200 · NX230 | 18:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX230 | On time 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX230 | 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 23:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 22:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 22:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 23:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX440 | On time 19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h30 | 00:55 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX230 | 19:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h40 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 00:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 01:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 01:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 00:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 21:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 01:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 21:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h20 | 01:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 03:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h50 | 02:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 03:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 23:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h35 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h40 | 02:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h30 | 09:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
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NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 09:25 03:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 09:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | 03:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h25 | 09:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX440 | 04:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX440 | 04:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h25 | 10:10 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX440 | 04:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h35 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX230 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h05 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX440 | 05:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 12:15 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX230 | 05:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h50 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 06:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h50 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 12:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 11:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX440 | 07:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 14:25 Leicester, Braunstone | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 12:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h45 | 11:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 08:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h05 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h50 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h45 | 09:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester run on average 58 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 177 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 177 km |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 58 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London Gatwick Airport to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Leicester with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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