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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train with East Midlands Railway

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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

East Midlands Railway
09:062h11
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
11:17Leicester
£321One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:192h17
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
11:36Leicester
£431One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:062h14
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:20Leicester
£601One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:492h16
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:05Leicester
£931One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
13:192h17
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
15:36Leicester
£931One-way
0 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway13:19 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)2h17 15:36 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway13:06 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)2h10 15:16 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:06 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)2h11 11:17 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway08:06 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)2h14 10:20 Leicester0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:19 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)2h17 11:36 Leicester0 changesDirect

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Train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

2 h 25 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

177 km

Of the 8 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Leicester every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

East Midlands Railway
13:062h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
15:16Leicester
£941One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:062h11
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
11:17Leicester
£321One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:062h14
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:20Leicester
£601One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:492h16
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:05Leicester
£931One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
13:192h17
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
15:36Leicester
£931One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
176 km
Average train duration
2h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
10
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 9m
First train
07:06
Last train
21:36
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: East Midlands Trains and Thameslink trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

You can travel by train to Leicester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with East Midlands Trains and Thameslink for as low as £26. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester is 2 h 9 min   to travel the 109 mile long journey, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester leaves at 06: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester leaves at 20: 36.
There are 10 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester.
For the journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester you can take a train with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 36.
A trip to Leicester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester by train is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leicester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leicester

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Leicester
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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