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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to bus which costs £16 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £60 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

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 South Terminal?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal. 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 South Terminal?

The distance between Leicester and Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 129 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

The best way to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal.

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

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

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

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Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal 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
£65–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
4h 45m
£16–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Asda to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
4h 9m
£27–55
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminalcar 136.4 mi
2h 22m
£33–48

Leicester to Gatwick Airport South Terminal by train

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Gatwick Airport South Terminal, 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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