The average train between Leeds and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 hourly between Leeds and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Leeds to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Leeds to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Leeds and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 308.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 59m.