The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €13
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €17
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 4 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 4 h 34 m
- Buses on Nov 04
- 8
- Distance
- 176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 8 buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.

5:45 AM 4h15 Leicester station (LEI) 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:30 AM 4h45 Leicester station (LEI) 3:15 PM London Gatwick Airport €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:40 PM 5h50 Leicester station (LEI) 6:30 PM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:45 PM 4h30 Leicester station (LEI) 3:15 AM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:40 PM 4h40 Leicester station (LEI) 9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers

5:45 AM 4h15 Leicester station (LEI) 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:45 PM 4h30 Leicester station (LEI) 3:15 AM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:40 PM 4h40 Leicester station (LEI) 9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:40 PM 4h40 Leicester station (LEI) 8:20 PM London Gatwick Airport €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:30 AM 4h45 Leicester station (LEI) 3:15 PM London Gatwick Airport €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 71 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 3h 5m.
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Journey facts
- Distance109 miles (176 km)
- Average bus duration4h 28m
- Cheapest ticket price€9
- Buses per day71
- Direct buses47
- Fastest bus3h 5m
- First bus3:35 AM
- Last bus11:55 PM
- Cheapest MonthMar
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayThu
- Least Busy DaySun
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Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX200 | 1:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | 1:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h35 | 6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 2:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 7:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX200 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 8:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX200 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 4:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 5:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 5:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX025 | 6:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 6h25 | 12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX200 | 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 8:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 6h45 | 3:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 9:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h35 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX210 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX210 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 3:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 11:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h35 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX025 | 11:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 7h10 | 7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 1:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h55 | 6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 1:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX025 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX201 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX201 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h25 | 7:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX025 | 1:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h25 | 7:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 2:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 5h35 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h50 | 7:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h30 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h40 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX025 | 5:25 PM Leicester, Braunstone | 6h20 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX025 | 6:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX025 | 6:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h40 | 1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX440 · NX025 | 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h30 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX025 | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 2:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NX025 | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h15 | 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h20 | 4:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h30 | 4:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus companies
Bus companies from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport with National Express and FlixBus. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express and FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leicester station (LEI) and London Gatwick Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Leicester station (LEI) to London Gatwick Airport
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