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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick is to bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gatwick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gatwick is 422 miles. The road distance is 401.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gatwick bus from?

Edinburgh to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gatwick train from?

Edinburgh to Gatwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gatwick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gatwick train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gatwick train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gatwick is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Gatwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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Edinburgh to Gatwick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 56m
£143–203
Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
10h 29m
£41–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
10h 14m
£46–185
Drive 398.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gatwickcar 398.8 mi
7h 52m
£100–144
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 7m
£44–130
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
4h 21m
£72–246
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3h 46m
£47–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 34m
£106–312
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 38m
£72–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 52m
£66–208

Edinburgh to Gatwick by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Gatwick.

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Distance: 419.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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