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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$74

Average price

$89

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

4 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

307 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Leeds on Sun, Jul 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 307 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.

06:31PM4h08

London Gatwick Airport

10:39PMLeeds

$741One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM3h40

London Gatwick Airport

12:55PMLeeds

$791One-way

0 transfers

08:45AM3h44

London Gatwick Airport

12:29PMLeeds

$841One-way

0 transfers

09:29AM4h53

London Gatwick Airport

02:22PMLeeds

$881One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM4h34

London Gatwick Airport

01:34PMLeeds

$1211One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€78 Average price	€28 Average price Cheapest
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds

United Kingdom

Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€12)

Distance

190 miles (307 km)

Average train duration

3h 28m

Cheapest ticket price

$39 (€32)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 28m

First train

04:46

Last train

21:13

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $15 (€12)

Train companies: East Coast and Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds trains

Travel to Leeds from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $67 (€54) with Omio’s train partners East Coast and Thameslink! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times.

East Coast from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $67

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 3 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: $291
Thameslink frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds 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 London Gatwick Airport to Leeds.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds can start from as little as $54 (€44) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds is $104 (€84); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds is 3 h 26 min to travel the 190 mile (307 km) long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds leaves at 5: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds leaves at 9: 13 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds which require at least one change with LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds train with LNER. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leeds as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 13 PM.

A trip to Leeds from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds by train is March.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Leeds

London

Leeds

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
Sun: 06:45 - 22:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Bagel Factory
Caffè Nero
KFC
Leon
McDonald's
The Pasty Shop
Starbucks
Pret a Manger
JD Wetherspoon
Delice de France

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.

Accessibility

There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel