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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gatwick and Edinburgh is 422 miles. The road distance is 401.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Edinburgh bus from?

Gatwick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Edinburgh train from?

Gatwick to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 10h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Gatwick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gatwick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Gatwick to Edinburgh train arrive?

Gatwick to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Edinburgh is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Gatwick to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Gatwick to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh 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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£125–199
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 16m
£35–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 56m
£40–194
Drive 399.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Edinburghcar 399.2 mi
7h 50m
£99–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 52m
£181–292
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 11m
£73–226
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 55m
£105–264
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 6m
£49–146
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 32m
£67–162
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 43m
£66–168
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 45m
£118–299

Gatwick to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 419.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 56m.

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