The cheapest and fastest trains from Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport
- Cheapest price on 11 Nov
- £11
- Average ticket price on 11 Nov
- £19
- Fastest journey on 11 Nov
- 1 h 22 m
- Average journey duration on 11 Nov
- 1 h 32 m
- Trains on 11 Nov
- 4
- Distance
- 85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Wed 11 Nov, we found 4 trains from Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.

9:24 1h40 Leagrave (LEA) 11:04 London Gatwick Airport £11 1 One-way 0 changes
11:08 1h26 Leagrave (LEA) 12:34 London Gatwick Airport £14 1 One-way 0 changes
13:24 1h40 Leagrave (LEA) 15:04 London Gatwick Airport £17 1 One-way 0 changes
7:32 1h22 Leagrave (LEA) 8:54 London Gatwick Airport £33 1 One-way 0 changes

7:32 1h22 Leagrave (LEA) 8:54 London Gatwick Airport £33 1 One-way 0 changes
11:08 1h26 Leagrave (LEA) 12:34 London Gatwick Airport £14 1 One-way 0 changes
13:24 1h40 Leagrave (LEA) 15:04 London Gatwick Airport £17 1 One-way 0 changes
9:24 1h40 Leagrave (LEA) 11:04 London Gatwick Airport £11 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 14:08. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 0:36 |
Last train 14:08 |
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Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45567 | Delayed 0:06 0:06Leagrave (LEA) | 1h50 | 1:56 1:56Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 11 November | |||||
![]() | 7:32 Leagrave (LEA) | 1h22 | 8:54 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:24 Leagrave (LEA) | 1h40 | 11:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:08 Leagrave (LEA) | 1h26 | 12:34 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:24 Leagrave (LEA) | 1h40 | 15:04 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport train
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Important Stations and Airports in Leagrave (LEA) and London Gatwick Airport
Most Leagrave (LEA) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Luton to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leagrave (LEA) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leagrave from Luton city centre
Leagrave is 4 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Leagrave train station facilities and services
Leagrave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leagrave.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leagrave.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leagrave.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leagrave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leagrave: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leagrave: 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.
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