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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
- Cheapest price on 05 Nov
- £24
- Average ticket price on 05 Nov
- £40
- Fastest journey on 05 Nov
- 2 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on 05 Nov
- 2 h 10 m
- Trains on 05 Nov
- 11
- 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 £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) you need to make at least one change.
W45553+
C2165710:36 2h09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:45 Leicester station (LEI) £24 1 One-way 1 change- W45535+C21643
9:36 2h09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:45 Leicester station (LEI) £28 1 One-way 1 change - W45375+C21652
10:06 2h11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:17 Leicester station (LEI) £28 1 One-way 1 change - W45413+C21645
9:06 2h11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:17 Leicester station (LEI) £33 1 One-way 1 change - W32871+C21762
10:19 2h16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:35 Leicester station (LEI) £33 1 One-way 1 change
- W45535+C21643
9:36 2h09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:45 Leicester station (LEI) £28 1 One-way 1 change - W45553+C21657
10:36 2h09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:45 Leicester station (LEI) £24 1 One-way 1 change - W45403+W70861
8:36 2h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 10:46 Leicester station (LEI) £46 1 One-way 1 change - W45413+C21645
9:06 2h11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:17 Leicester station (LEI) £33 1 One-way 1 change - W45375+C21652
10:06 2h11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:17 Leicester station (LEI) £28 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 2:45 |
Last train 21:36 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) trip
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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 today, Wednesday 4 November. 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 | |
| W32874+W70958 | On time 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 10:36 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45403+W70861 | On time 8:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h10 | 10:46 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| 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 | |
| W32875+W70964 | On time 9:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 11:36 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45535+C21643 | On time 9:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 11:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32895+W70967 | On time 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 12:05 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45375+C21652 | On time 10:06 Gatwick 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 | |
| W45553+C21657 | On time 10:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 12:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G28257+W70972 | On time 10:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 13:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45548+W70874 | On time 11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h11 | 13:17 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32938+W70975 | On time 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 13:35 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45521+W70877 | On time 11:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 13:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| G28258+C21653 | On time 11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 14:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45552+C21778 | On time 19:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 21:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32913+C04184 | On time 19:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h16 | 22:05 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45572+C21775 | On time 20:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h12 | 22:18 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32918+C21760 | On time 20:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h18 | 22:37 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W45540+C21150 | On time 20:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 22:45 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| W32928+C21772 | On time 21:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h17 | 23:36 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Leicester station (LEI) train
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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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