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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Mar 24

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

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04:34AMLeicester2h29 07:03AMGatwick Airport

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04:46AMLeicester2h47 07:33AMGatwick Airport

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06:02AMLeicester2h01 08:03AMGatwick Airport

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06:30AMLeicester2h03 08:33AMGatwick Airport

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07:00AMLeicester2h03 09:03AMGatwick Airport

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Train schedule from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport

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East Midlands Railways

04:34AMLeicester2h29 07:03AMGatwick Airport

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04:46AMLeicester2h47 07:33AMGatwick Airport

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06:02AMLeicester2h01 08:03AMGatwick Airport

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06:30AMLeicester2h03 08:33AMGatwick Airport

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07:00AMLeicester2h03 09:03AMGatwick Airport

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07:32AMLeicester2h01 09:33AMGatwick Airport

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07:43AMLeicester2h00 09:43AMGatwick Airport

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08:01AMLeicester2h02 10:03AMGatwick Airport

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08:30AMLeicester2h03 10:33AMGatwick Airport

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09:04AMLeicester1h59 11:03AMGatwick Airport

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09:31AMLeicester2h02 11:33AMGatwick Airport

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09:43AMLeicester2h00 11:43AMGatwick Airport

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10:04AMLeicester1h59 12:03PMGatwick Airport

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10:32AMLeicester2h01 12:33PMGatwick Airport

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10:43AMLeicester2h00 12:43PMGatwick Airport

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11:06AMLeicester1h57 01:03PMGatwick Airport

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11:33AMLeicester2h00 01:33PMGatwick Airport

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11:43AMLeicester2h00 01:43PMGatwick Airport

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12:04PMLeicester1h59 02:03PMGatwick Airport

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12:32PMLeicester2h01 02:33PMGatwick Airport

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12:43PMLeicester2h00 02:43PMGatwick Airport

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01:03PMLeicester2h00 03:03PMGatwick Airport

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01:32PMLeicester2h01 03:33PMGatwick Airport

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01:43PMLeicester2h00 03:43PMGatwick Airport

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02:04PMLeicester1h59 04:03PMGatwick Airport

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02:13PMLeicester2h00 04:13PMGatwick Airport

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02:32PMLeicester2h01 04:33PMGatwick Airport

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02:43PMLeicester2h00 04:43PMGatwick Airport

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03:04PMLeicester1h59 05:03PMGatwick Airport

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03:12PMLeicester2h01 05:13PMGatwick Airport

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03:32PMLeicester2h01 05:33PMGatwick Airport

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03:43PMLeicester2h00 05:43PMGatwick Airport

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04:03PMLeicester2h01 06:04PMGatwick Airport

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04:30PMLeicester2h04 06:34PMGatwick Airport

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05:05PMLeicester1h58 07:03PMGatwick Airport

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05:15PMLeicester1h58 07:13PMGatwick Airport

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05:30PMLeicester2h03 07:33PMGatwick Airport

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06:06PMLeicester1h57 08:03PMGatwick Airport

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06:11PMLeicester2h02 08:13PMGatwick Airport

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06:30PMLeicester2h03 08:33PMGatwick Airport

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06:41PMLeicester2h02 08:43PMGatwick Airport

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07:03PMLeicester2h00 09:03PMGatwick Airport

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07:30PMLeicester2h03 09:33PMGatwick Airport

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07:44PMLeicester1h59 09:43PMGatwick Airport

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08:03PMLeicester2h00 10:03PMGatwick Airport

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08:33PMLeicester2h00 10:33PMGatwick Airport

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08:42PMLeicester2h01 10:43PMGatwick Airport

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09:04PMLeicester1h59 11:03PMGatwick Airport

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09:23PMLeicester2h10 11:33PMGatwick Airport

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10:06PMLeicester2h14 12:20AMGatwick Airport

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10:15PMLeicester3h07 01:22AMGatwick Airport

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10:52PMLeicester3h04 01:56AMGatwick Airport

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Fastest train times from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport

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Fastest Journey

1 h 57 m

Average

1 h 57 m

Trains per day

Distance

176 km

It's difficult to get from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.

East Midlands Railways

11:06AMLeicester1h57 01:03PMGatwick Airport

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06:06PMLeicester1h57 08:03PMGatwick Airport

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05:05PMLeicester1h58 07:03PMGatwick Airport

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05:15PMLeicester1h58 07:13PMGatwick Airport

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09:04AMLeicester1h59 11:03AMGatwick Airport

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Overview: Train from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport

	Distance	109 miles (176 km)
	Train frequency	48 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	East Midlands Railway or Thameslink

Trains from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport cover the 109 miles (176 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 8 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. Normally, there are 48 trains operating per day, including direct services available.

Train providers: Thameslink from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport trains

You can travel by train to London Gatwick Airport from Leicester with Thameslink. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

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Travel Tips: Trains from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport

Travel Tips: Travel by train to London Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport.

The average journey time by train from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport is 2 h 8 min to travel the 109 mile (176 km) long route, with around there are 48 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4: 34 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 10: 52 PM.

There are 48 trains a day from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport which require at least one change with East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Gatwick Airport. Take the fast train with East Midlands Railway from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport.

When taking a train from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on East Midlands Railway or Thameslink for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to London Gatwick Airport from Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 52 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport including taking a bus or train.

Trains departing from Leicester

Address

Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB

Phone

+44 8457125678

Distance from Leicester to city center

1.3 miles (2.1 km)

How to get to this station?

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

Amenities at station

Taxi

Taxi: station front

Dining

Maxin Chicken | Mr Browns | Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen @ LCB Depot | Domino's

Information Desk

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

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: This is a Category An 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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