The cheapest and fastest trains from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leagrave (LEA) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:38 Leagrave (LEA) | 1h26 | 08:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:36, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 02:36 |
Last train 15:38 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Leagrave (LEA) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leagrave (LEA) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leagrave (LEA) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
