What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Leicester and Gatwick Airport is 129 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Leicester to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Gatwick Airport train from?

Leicester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Leicester to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Leicester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Gatwick Airport is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Gatwick Airport?

Book your Leicester to Gatwick Airport bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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Leicester to Gatwick Airport - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 53m
£66–104
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
4h 45m
£17–70
Drive 135.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airportcar 135.7 mi
2h 21m
£33–48

Leicester to Gatwick Airport by train

436Weekly Trains

1h 53mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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