The average train between Leicester and Gatwick takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Gatwick. 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 30 minutes between Leicester and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Gatwick? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Leicester to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Leicester and Gatwick is 176.1 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m.