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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2h 59m
    £78–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk905 / ...
    6h 50m
    £28–45

  3. Drive  227.9 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Gatwickcar car 227.9 mi
    3h 49m
    £56–81

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LBA - LGW
    4h 51m
    £57–161

  5. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    6h 51m
    £32–67

  6. Bus via London #2

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    7h 1m
    £39–67

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 42m
    £91–293

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LBA - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    6h 18m
    £270–473

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 30m
    £100–330

Leeds to Gatwick by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Gatwick Airport North Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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