How to Travel from

Leeds to Gatwick

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leeds Gatwick

How to Get from Leeds to Gatwick

Plane

1 h 2 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 48 min

from $20

Rideshare

3 h 48 min

from $14.23

Cheapest

By car (374 km)

3 h 48 min

374 km.

from $20

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 48 min

374 km.

from $14.23

Train

3 h 9 min

306 km.

from $238.39

Bus

6 h 29 min

306 km.

from $78.04

Train via Sheffield

4 h 20 min

306 km.

from $152.72

Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)

4 h 52 min

305 km.

from $133.97

Train, Plane (Train to Newcastle)

5 h 40 min

305 km.

from $204.89

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 38m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$43.04–$367.08

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$126.58–$430.36

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$354.42

Plane from Newcastle to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$69.62–$569.60

Aurigny

Website:

aurigny.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Wednesday

Estimated price:

$544.28–$1,772.09

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Leicester

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$17.72–$25.32

Bus from Leicester to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$9.49–$13.92

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$120.25

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$35.44–$50.63

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.24–$75.95

Train from Leeds to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to King's

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$139.24–$189.87

Train from Leeds to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$101.26–$151.89

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$50.63

Train from Leeds to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$82.28

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.76–$15.19

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London St Pancras Intl and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Leeds to Gatwick?

The distance between Leeds and Gatwick is 346 km. The road distance is 367 km.

How do I travel from Leeds to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Leeds to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Gatwick bus from?

Leeds to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Gatwick train from?

Leeds to Gatwick train services, operated by LNER, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Leeds to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $36.96 - $195.65 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Leeds to Gatwick bus arrive?

Leeds to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Gatwick train arrive?

Leeds to Gatwick train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Gatwick is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Leeds to Gatwick.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Gatwick?

Book your Leeds to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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Eight ways to Travel from Leeds to Gatwick

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

British Airways

Aurigny

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Gatwick?

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Gatwick?

How far is it from Leeds to Gatwick?

How do I travel from Leeds to Gatwick without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Gatwick?

Where do I catch the Leeds to Gatwick bus from?

Where do I catch the Leeds to Gatwick train from?

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Gatwick?

Where does the Leeds to Gatwick bus arrive?

Where does the Leeds to Gatwick train arrive?

Can I drive from Leeds to Gatwick?

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Gatwick?

Where can I stay near Gatwick?