Train Edinburgh to Gatwick from £152 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Gatwick takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £152
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 56m

£129–198

Edinburgh to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 3:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 4:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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