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Gatwick to Leicester

From £30 one-way*

Duration: 4 hrs 35 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 9 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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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 £30 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 35 mins
Cheapest price From £30 *
Distance (approx) 230km
No. of stops 7 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 06:35am/22:50pm

Our Gatwick to Leicester services and stops

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

230 coach towards Derby

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

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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

When is the first coach from Gatwick to Leicester?

The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London South at 06.35am, arriving at Leicester at 11.35am.

When is the last coach from Gatwick to Leicester?

The last coach leaves from Gatwick Airport London South at 22.50pm, arriving at Leicester at 03.40am.

How much is the coach from Gatwick to Leicester?

A one-way journey from Gatwick Airport to Leicester is available from £30*.

How long does the coach take from Gatwick to Leicester?

Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Leicester take 4 hrs 35 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Gatwick to Leicester?

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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*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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