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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
W70961+
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+
C823498:432h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:05Leicester station (LEI)£531One-way2 changes
W45413+C216459:062h11Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:17Leicester station (LEI)£981One-way1 change- W32875+W709649:192h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:36Leicester station (LEI)£981One-way1 change
- W45602+W708588:062h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:20Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
- W32874+W709588:192h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:36Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
- W45403+W708618:362h10Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:46Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
- W45413+C216459:062h11Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:17Leicester station (LEI)£981One-way1 change
- W45602+W708588:062h14Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:20Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
- W32906+W709618:492h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:05Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
- W32874+W709588:192h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:36Leicester station (LEI)£1351One-way1 change
Travel Information
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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 177 km
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£52 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45602+W70858 | On time 8:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h14 | 10:20 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70861+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International+C82344 | Delayed 8:35 8:13Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h33 | 10:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W45403+W70861 | On time 8:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h10 | 10:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70961+C82349+Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International | Delayed 9:02 8:43Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h22 | 11:05 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W32906+W70961 | On time 8:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 11:05 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45413+C21645 | On time 9:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h11 | 11:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70964+W32875 | Delayed 9:32 9:19Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 11:36 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21643+W45535 | Delayed 9:35 9:36Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 11:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70967+W32895 | Delayed 10:02 9:49Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 12:05 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21652+W45375 | Delayed 10:05 10:06Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h11 | 12:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32871+C21762 | On time 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 12:35 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21657+W45553 | Delayed 10:35 10:36Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 12:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70972+G28257 | Delayed 11:02 10:49Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 13:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70874+W45548 | Delayed 11:05 11:06Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h11 | 13:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70975+W32938 | Delayed 11:32 11:19Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 13:35 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W70877+W45521 | Delayed 11:35 11:36Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 13:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| C21653+G28258 | Delayed 12:02 11:49Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 14:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 4:19 |
Last train 21:06 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Leicester from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Leicester
Most London Gatwick Airport to Leicester trains use the London St Pancras International to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
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