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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 41 m
Trains on 20 Sept
6
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 6 trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
10:422h29London Gatwick Airport13:11Leicester station (LEI)£391One-way0 changes- 15:182h41London Gatwick Airport17:59Leicester station (LEI)£471One-way0 changes
- 8:152h39London Gatwick Airport10:54Leicester station (LEI)£511One-way0 changes
- 7:203h04London Gatwick Airport10:24Leicester station (LEI)£761One-way0 changes
- 9:122h42London Gatwick Airport11:54Leicester station (LEI)£761One-way0 changes
- 10:422h29London Gatwick Airport13:11Leicester station (LEI)£391One-way0 changes
- 8:152h39London Gatwick Airport10:54Leicester station (LEI)£511One-way0 changes
- 15:182h41London Gatwick Airport17:59Leicester station (LEI)£471One-way0 changes
- 9:122h42London Gatwick Airport11:54Leicester station (LEI)£761One-way0 changes
- 10:002h53London Gatwick Airport12:53Leicester station (LEI)£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 176 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI):
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Leicester station (LEI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 London Gatwick Airport | 3h04 | 10:24 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:15 London Gatwick Airport | 2h39 | 10:54 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:12 London Gatwick Airport | 2h42 | 11:54 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:00 London Gatwick Airport | 2h53 | 12:53 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:42 London Gatwick Airport | 2h29 | 13:11 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:18 London Gatwick Airport | 2h41 | 17:59 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 21:36 |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Leicester station (LEI) from £9. 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 station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) 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 station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Leicester station (LEI)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the London St Pancras International to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Leicester station (LEI) 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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