London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train from $9 (€8) with East Midlands Railway

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Cheapest

$30

Average

$37

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

Cheapest

G50713

10:36AM2h09

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:45PMLeicester station (LEI)

$301One-way

1 transfer

G50701

09:36AM2h10

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:46AMLeicester station (LEI)

$351One-way

1 transfer

G50707

10:06AM2h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:17PMLeicester station (LEI)

$351One-way

1 transfer

G54050

09:49AM2h16

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)

$421One-way

1 transfer

G54058

10:49AM2h17

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

01:06PMLeicester station (LEI)

$421One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12

East Midlands Railway

G50876

08:06AM2h14

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:20AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54038

08:18AM2h18

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:36AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G50689

08:36AM2h10

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:46AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54042

08:49AM2h18

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:07AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G50695

09:06AM2h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:17AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54046

09:19AM2h17

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:36AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G50701

09:36AM2h10

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:46AMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54050

09:49AM2h16

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G50707

10:06AM2h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:17PMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54054

10:19AM2h16

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:35PMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G50713

10:36AM2h09

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:45PMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

East Midlands Railway

G54058

10:49AM2h17

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

01:06PMLeicester station (LEI)

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

2 h 9 m

Average

2 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

177 km

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

Fastest

G50713

10:36AM2h09

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:45PMLeicester station (LEI)

$301One-way

1 transfer

G50689

08:36AM2h10

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

10:46AMLeicester station (LEI)

$1721One-way

1 transfer

G50701

09:36AM2h10

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:46AMLeicester station (LEI)

$351One-way

1 transfer

G50695

09:06AM2h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:17AMLeicester station (LEI)

$1241One-way

1 transfer

G50707

10:06AM2h11

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:17PMLeicester station (LEI)

$351One-way

1 transfer

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

Distance	109 miles (176 km)
Average train duration	2 h 9 min
Average train ticket price	$93 (€79)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	East Midlands Trains or Thameslink

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester cover the 109 miles (176 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 9 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $30 (€25), but the average price of train tickets is $93 (€79).

Train providers: East Midlands Trains and Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester trains

For as little as $35 (€30) you can travel by train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leicester with East Midlands Trains and Thameslink. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: $35

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. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $42
Thameslink frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester 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 (LGW) to Leicester.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester is $93 (€79); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leicester is on average 2 h 9 min for the 109 mile (176 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Leicester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester leaves at 6: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester leaves at 9: 36 PM.

There are 25 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 36 PM.

A trip to Leicester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

You have options as you can travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.