Checked offer from Leicester to London Gatwick Airport: Coach, about 3h 30min – 4h 10min, from €9. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 5, 2026): FlixBus; main departure point: St Margarets Bus Station.
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 5, 2026 for a departure on November 26, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | Bus | St Margarets Bus Station | €9 | 28 |
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Practical tips
Coach fares are usually lowest when you book ahead. Reserve online as soon as your flight is confirmed, rather than buying on the day, and you avoid the sharp price jumps that British transport can apply close to departure.
Turning up at a railway station and buying a ticket on the day is often the priciest way to travel in Britain. A pre-booked coach seat gives you a fixed price and a guaranteed place on the departure.
Gatwick has a North and a South Terminal. Look at your flight ticket before you travel, then confirm where the coach stops so you do not walk to the wrong building with your luggage.
Roads can be slow, especially around busy motorways and on bank holiday weekends. Choose a coach that arrives well before check-in closes, and avoid taking the very last departure of the day before an early flight.
After booking online you receive an instant e-ticket. Save it on your phone and download a copy for offline use, so you can board quickly even if the mobile signal is weak at the station.
The journey experience
Getting from Leicester to London Gatwick is a cross-country trip, and the good news is that you can find out at a glance whether it suits you. On this route the coach is the option to look at first: it is a single through journey with no need to cross London or juggle several train tickets.
The coach runs directly from Leicester to the airport, so you stay in your seat with your luggage rather than changing at a London terminus and heading south again. Seats are comfortable, with space for a large suitcase in the hold, and many coaches offer power sockets and onboard Wi-Fi. National Express is the best-known long-distance coach brand in the UK and is the operator to look for on routes like this. It is a calm, simple way to reach the airport if you are travelling on a budget.
British fares move with the day, the hour and how early you book, so do not wait until the last minute. Coach prices are usually lowest when booked ahead, and this is also how you avoid the expensive walk-up fares that trains can charge. Check the page table for the current price range and times, pick a departure that leaves a comfortable margin before your flight, and book online for an instant e-ticket. You will know exactly where to board and where to get off.
Frequently asked questions — Leicester → London Gatwick Airport
Coach tickets start from about €9, and the typical fare goes up to around €11. Prices change with the day, the time and how early you book, so reserving ahead usually gives the best deal. Check the live table on the page for current fares on your date.
The coach takes roughly 3 h 30 to 4 h 10, depending on traffic and the departure you choose. Because roads can be busy around bank holidays and summer weekends, it is wise to pick a coach that arrives with a comfortable buffer before your flight.
For most budget travellers, yes. The coach is the option listed for this route, it is simple, and it avoids the expensive walk-up fares that trains can charge. Book online in advance, check the times and price range in the table, and you get an instant e-ticket.
Gatwick has a North Terminal and a South Terminal. Check your booking confirmation for the exact stop, and compare it with the terminal printed on your flight ticket. If the two differ, a free airport shuttle links the terminals, so you can still reach your check-in desk easily.
Yes, it is the safest approach. Booking ahead usually means a lower fare, and it protects you from sold-out departures on bank holidays and summer weekends. Reserve online, keep the e-ticket on your phone, and you can travel with confidence.
Why visit London Gatwick Airport?
- ✓ Take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria in about 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes
- ✓ Explore the Crawley and Horsham countryside, gateway to the High Weald and South Downs
- ✓ Visit Brighton in 30 minutes by direct train: Royal Pavilion, pier and The Lanes
- ✓ Walk the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head on the Sussex coast
- ✓ Discover Hever Castle and Leeds Castle, Tudor and medieval gems within an hour's drive
When to visit London Gatwick Airport?
CLIMAT OCÉANIQUE TEMPÉRÉ
May to September — mildest temperatures, longest days and the best conditions for coast and countryside walks
What to do in London Gatwick Airport?
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How long to visit London Gatwick Airport?
Gatwick is a transit hub, not a destination: allow 2-3 hours minimum between landing and leaving the airport. With a layover of 6+ hours, take the Gatwick Express (about 30 min) to London Victoria and see Westminster, Buckingham Palace and St James's Park before heading back. With 2-3 days, base yourself in central London, or use Gatwick as a gateway to Brighton (30-45 min by train) and the South Downs.
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