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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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67

train journeys
per day

110

miles (177 kms)

2hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 67 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 67 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Gatwick Airport is approximately 110 miles (177 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 23 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:12
    2 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    07:44
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:47
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:04
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:14
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    08:34
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:43
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    09:04
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:14
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    09:34
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    10:04
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    10:14
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:14
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    10:44
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:42
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:04
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:04
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    11:14
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:12
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:34
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:31
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    12:04
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:04
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:13
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    12:34
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester to Gatwick Airport

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Leicester and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 67 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 67 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.