There are 5 ways to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train East Midlands Trains • 2 h 47 min
$68 - $135
Cheapest option
Bus • 5 h 52 min
$38 - $58
3 alternative options
Line 8 bus, train • 2 h 47 min
$47 - $109
Train via Peterborough • 3 h 15 min
$64 - $120
Drive • 2 h 39 min
$30 - $50
What companies run services between Melton Mowbray, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?
You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) via Leicester, London St Pancras International, and London St Pancras International LL in around 2 h 47 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 3 h 55 min.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $24 - $35
- Off-Peak Single
- $45 - $75
- Anytime Day Single
- $50 - $70
- Anytime Single
- $70 - $100
Train from Melton Mowbray to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $9 - $13
- Off-Peak Single
- $18 - $28
- Anytime Day Single
- $19 - $27
- Anytime Single
- $26 - $40
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
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- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from Grantham to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- 2nd Class
- $24 - $40
- 1st Class
- $45 - $65
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- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Grantham to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $30 - $45
- Anytime Day Single
- $40 - $60
- Super Off-Peak Single
- $55 - $80
- Off-Peak Single
- $65 - $75
- Anytime Single
- $70 - $90
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16 - $25
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Melton Mowbray to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $26 - $40
- Anytime Single
- $35 - $55
- Off-Peak Single
- $22 - $35
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- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- centrebus.info
Bus from Melton Mowbray, St Mary's Way (car park) to Grantham, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Schedules at
- centrebus.info
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leicester to Gatwick Airport London
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Read the travel guideQuestions & Answers
How far is it from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
The distance between Melton Mowbray and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 186 km. The road distance is 254 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
The cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2 h 39 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
The quickest way to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to drive which takes 2 h 39 min and costs £24 - £40.
Is there a direct train between Melton Mowbray and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Leicester and London St Pancras International LL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 47 min.
Is there a direct bus between Melton Mowbray and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
No, there is no direct bus from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray, College of Further Education and arriving at Gatwick Airport London via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 52 min.
How long does it take to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?
It takes approximately 2 h 47 min to get from Melton Mowbray to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.