The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
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 £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for London Gatwick Airport every day 1 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 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 193 km
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2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 10:32. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 08:55 |
Last train 10:32 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and London Gatwick Airport 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: 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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