Train Gatwick to Edinburgh from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Edinburgh takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick to Edinburgh. 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 17m
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 15m

£125–198

Gatwick to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:36 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 6:28 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
1:36 PM → 6:37 PM
5h • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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