Leicester to Gatwick Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

From £19.50 one-way*

Information

We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

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Your reservation secures a seat for your entire journey.

Generous luggage allowance

Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard

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Coach from Leicester to Gatwick

Leaving Leicester and heading to Gatwick Airport? Make sure you take the most cost-effective means of travelling, our cheap coach services.

You can rest in a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, enjoy free Wi-Fi and bring everything you want with a generous luggage allowance.

Start your big trip off the right way, book your coach tickets now for affordable bus journeys in the journey planner above.

Leicester to Gatwick journey information
Fastest journey time	4 hrs 5 mins
Cheapest price	From £19.50 *
Distance (approx)	223km
No. of stops	5 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily	0:00am/16:35pm

Our Leicester to Gatwick services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

210 coach towards Gatwick Airport

Leicester to Gatwick route map

Routes to Gatwick

Departing from Leicester

While waiting to depart, Leicester's coach station has plenty to keep you occupied and comfortable. From an onsite coffee shop and newsagents to a convenient cash point, your time waiting is bound to fly by.

For more information, please see our Leicester Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Gatwick Airport

To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

Gatwick Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to keep you entertained before your flight.

Less than 5 minutes from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, and other shops including coffee shops, clothing, entertainment for the kids and much more.

Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:

Looking for a convenient airport transfer? Our bus service from Leicester to Gatwick offers reliable journeys at great value.

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Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy