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Leicester to Gatwick Airport train prices and times
Planning a journey from Leicester to Gatwick Airport? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £17.00, with average prices for this route around £17.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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04:41 Leicester | 07:44 Gatwick Airport | 3h 3m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:47 Leicester | 08:04 Gatwick Airport | 2h 17m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:02 Leicester | 08:14 Gatwick Airport | 2h 12m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:10 Leicester | 08:34 Gatwick Airport | 2h 24m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:30 Leicester | 08:44 Gatwick Airport | 2h 14m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:43 Leicester | 09:04 Paris | 2h 21m, No direct | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
Leicester to Gatwick Airport train route details

First train
04:41

Last train
22:52

Journey time
2h 8m

Distance
110 miles

Price
£17.00*
How to book cheap train tickets from Leicester to Gatwick Airport

Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Leicester to Gatwick Airport during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Leicester to Gatwick Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Leicester to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Leicester to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Leicester to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Leicester to Gatwick Airport train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.