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Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Apr 27

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$31

Fastest journey

5 h 15 m

Average duration

5 h 49 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

177 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

National Express
03:10PM6h00
Leicester
09:10PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:35AM5h45
Leicester
03:20PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:35AM6h05
Leicester
09:40AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:30PM5h15
Leicester
02:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:15AM6h25
Leicester
09:40AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$361One-way
0 transfers

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m.

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€27

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Cheapest

€81

Average price

6h 33m

Average duration

6h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 0m

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2h 30m

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Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, April 26
Last updated at 8:55 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 5:50 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h25
11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 5:50 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h15
11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 6:45 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h20
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 6:45 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h30
12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX2309:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2309:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX240 · NX2019:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h15
2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX2019:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h25
3:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 10:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h50
4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
Delayed
2:50 PM 10:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h00
4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX02510:25 AM Leicester, Braunstone
5h40
4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX02511:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone
6h00
5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h15
4:10 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:20 PM Leicester
4h00
4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:20 PM Leicester
3h50
4:10 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23012:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23012:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX02512:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h30
6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX0251:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h10
6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX0251:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h20
6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX0251:10 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h50
7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX2302:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h30
6:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2302:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX0252:10 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h50
8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX0252:40 PM Leicester, Braunstone
6h50
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX2303:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h30
8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2303:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
8:45 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
8:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
4:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h00
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
4:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h10
10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:50 PM Leicester
3h55
8:45 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:50 PM Leicester
4h05
8:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX0254:55 PM Leicester, Braunstone
5h50
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h40
12:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h30
12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
8:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h15
1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX440 · NX025
On time
8:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h05
1:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX23010:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h30
3:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h40
3:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX23010:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h20
3:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h30
3:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Buses from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 37 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
109 miles (176 km)
Average bus duration
6h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Buses per day
37
Direct buses
13
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
03:15
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express and Megabus bus tickets to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Leicester from $10 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leicester - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $22
  • National Express frequency: 12 a day

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