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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Gatwick is to fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Gatwick is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Scotland to Gatwick?

The distance between Scotland and Gatwick is 377 miles. The road distance is 427.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Scotland to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Gatwick bus from?

Scotland to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Gatwick train from?

Scotland to Gatwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Scotland to Gatwick is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £370 and takes 5h 51m, you could also bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Scotland to Gatwick bus arrive?

Scotland to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Scotland to Gatwick train arrive?

Scotland to Gatwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Gatwick is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Scotland to Gatwick.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Gatwick by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2h 53m
£31–118
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3h 24m
£30–113
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 51m
£83–364
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
11h 40m
£60–83
Drive 424.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Gatwickcar 424.8 mi
7h 14m
£105–151
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 14m
£36–112
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3h 11m
£31–101
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
4h 6m
£68–241
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 26m
£72–236
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
6h 11m
£178–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
11h 42m
£54–86

Scotland to Gatwick by train, foot, and bus

147Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Scotland and Gatwick, England?

easyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Povey Cross Road East via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 51m.

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