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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.
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Gatwick to Leicester
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Coach from Gatwick Airport to Leicester
End your travels the right way with a comfortable coach journey from Gatwick Airport to Leicester.
With fares starting from just £25 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel in style without breaking the bank.
You can book tickets from Gatwick Airport to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.
Coach from Gatwick Airport to Leicester
End your travels the right way with a comfortable coach journey from Gatwick Airport to Leicester.
With fares starting from just £25 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel in style without breaking the bank.
You can book tickets from Gatwick Airport to Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.
| Gatwick to Leicester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 4 hrs 20 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £25 * |
| Distance (approx) | 230km |
| No. of stops | 7 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 07:05am/23:05pm |
Our Gatwick to Leicester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 230 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Gatwick Airport (South)
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Heathrow Airport (T5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- Luton Interchange
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Leicester (Fosse Park)
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Gatwick to Leicester route map
Return route
Routes to Leicester
Departing from Gatwick Airport
To pass the time until your coach or flight, Gatwick is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you busy. Within a five minute walk from the terminal, you'll find shops, restaurants, coffee shops and more.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages:
Arriving in Leicester
St Margaret's Bus Station is located on Gravel Street, right in the heart of Leicester's city centre. It's ideal for taking advantage of all the shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities you may need after you've arrived.
Great transport links, including bus routes, rail routes and a dedicated taxi rank are based around the bus station, meaning travelling further afield is easy and convenient.
You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London South at 07.05am, arriving at Leicester at 11.30am.
The last coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London South at 23.05pm, arriving at Leicester at 03.40am.
A one-way journey from Gatwick Airport to Leicester is available from £25*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Leicester take 4 hrs 20 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 07.01.2025 for travel between 07.01.2025 - 05.05.2025.
