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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport 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 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 176 km
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3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y12161+ G84516 | On time 13:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h10 | 15:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C51570+W59562 | On time 13:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h22 | 15:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C51677+G84521 | On time 13:31 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h13 | 15:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C51553+W59566 | On time 13:43 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h21 | 16:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| Y12165+G84526 | On time 14:04 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h10 | 16:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| Y12117+W59570 | On time 14:12 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h22 | 16:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 21:23 |
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and London Gatwick Airport
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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