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

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70

train journeys
per day

110

miles (177 kms)

2hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 70 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 70 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Leicester is approximately 110 miles (177 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 26 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Leicester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:46
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    06:36
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:41
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    07:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:20
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:46
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:19
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    08:39
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:36
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:48
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:46
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:06
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    09:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:36
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    09:48
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:49
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:09
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:06
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    10:36
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:36
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:49
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:07
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:06
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    11:17
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:19
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:36
    Gatwick Airport
    Leicester
    Gatwick Airport to Leicester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Leicester

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 70 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Leicester. owever, there are 70 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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