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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Gatwick is to bus via Leicester which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 55m.

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 2h 59m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds Cultural Stop C and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

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 via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Leeds to Gatwick?

The distance between Leeds and Gatwick is 216 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.

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 2h 59m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Gatwick train from?

Leeds to Gatwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 2h 59m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 4h 32m.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Gatwick is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Leeds to Gatwick.

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

Book your Leeds to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 18196+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Leeds to Gatwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 59m
£68–109
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk900
6h 55m
£21–37
Drive 227.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Gatwickcar 227.9 mi
3h 49m
£56–81
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
4h 32m
£60–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
7h 29m
£47–113
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk905
8h
£23–40
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
4h 52m
£72–228
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
5h 49m
£87–334
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
5h 41m
£126–265

Leeds to Gatwick by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.4 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Leicester in around 6h 55m.

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