The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) 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 Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
7:552h49Loughborough station (LBO)10:44London Gatwick Airport£501One-way0 changes
8:592h45Loughborough station (LBO)11:44London Gatwick Airport£1051One-way0 changes
8:592h45Loughborough station (LBO)11:44London Gatwick Airport£1051One-way0 changes
7:552h49Loughborough station (LBO)10:44London Gatwick Airport£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 193 km
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Live departures
Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:55 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h49 | 10:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:59 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h45 | 11:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 18:53 |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough station (LBO) and London Gatwick Airport
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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