Gatwick Airport

Travelling to Leicester University from Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is London’s second largest International Airport approximately 140 miles from Leicester.

Travelling by Coach

National Express runs a coach service from Gatwick Airport to Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station. There are eight buses a day. The journey takes longer than travelling by train (approximately four hours, but could be longer when the traffic is busy) but has the advantage of being cheaper and goes direct from the airport to Leicester. For more information see the timetable . Details of how to buy tickets and where to catch coaches can be accessed on the airport’s website .

For information on travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from St Margaret's Bus Station see the Accommodation page

Travelling by Train

The train to Leicester is not direct, it is necessary to travel to central London and then change at St Pancras.

Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras

There is a railway station at Gatwick Airport. Train times and ticket details can be located here. Click on “Buy Tickets” and enter “Gatwick Airport” as the “FROM” option and “London St Pancras International as the “TO” option. Enter the date, times and number of passengers and then press “Find Tickets”

Train from St Pancras to Leicester

There is a regular train service between London St Pancras and Leicester, with the journey usually taking from one hour six minutes. Timetables can be downloaded from East Midlands Trains Website. Click on “Services to and from London St Pancras”, choosing either the weekday or weekend timetable. The “Trains to Leicester” page on this website may also be useful. The National Rail Enquiries website is also helpful for checking times and booking tickets

For information on travelling to the university from Leicester Train Station see the main Travel Information page

For information on travelling to the accommodation at Opal Court from Leicester Train Station see the Accommodation page

Travelling by Taxi

A pre-arranged taxi from Gatwick to Leicester would cost approximately £125.00, which could be a good option if travelling with someone else and sharing the cost. See Leicester University’s advice on Getting to Leicester from UK Airports by Taxi. Do not use the licensed black cabs that wait outside the airport as these are very expensive