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How to get fromGatwick to Scotlandby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    2h 6m
    £46–125

  2. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    1h 57m
    £33–111

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    5h 46m
    £104–236

  4. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    10h 40m
    £69–126

  5. Drive  424.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Glasgowcar car 424.7 mi
    7h 14m
    £107–154

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LGW - ABZ
    2h 19m
    £42–149

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    4h 2m
    £68–312

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    4h
    £105–319

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3h 51m
    £93–354

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    13h 35m
    £55–87

Gatwick to Scotland by train and subway

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Scotland?

easyJet and Ryanair fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Central via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 46m.

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