The average train between Gatwick Airport and Leicester takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Gatwick Airport to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Leicester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Leicester is 177.7 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 58m.
