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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Leicester takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick 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.

2h 2m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Gatwick to Leicester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Gatwick and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 17m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 24m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 13m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways9h 41m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 23m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m.

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