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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester 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 Leicester will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester without transferring at least 4 times.
C82350+
EM776200 · W70971+
X640108:43 AM3h53Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:36 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers- C82803+EM706600 · W70876+X639459:32 AM3h44Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers
- C82793+EM776300 · C21555+
Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park8:32 AM3h45Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:17 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers
- C82803+EM706600 · W70876+X639459:32 AM3h44Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:16 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers
- C82793+EM776300 · C21555+Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park8:32 AM3h45Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:17 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers
- C82350+EM776200 · W70971+X640108:43 AM3h53Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:36 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1421One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€59) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82793+Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park+X63947+EM776300 | 8:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h45 | 12:17 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 4 transfers | |
| C82350+Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park+X64010+EM776200 | 8:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h53 | 12:36 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 4 transfers | |
| C82803+Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park+X63945+EM706600 | 9:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h44 | 1:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 4:19 AM |
Last train 9:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Leicester from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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