The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gatwick Airport takes 13h 6m and the fastest bus takes 11h. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 8:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gatwick Airport is 573.1 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal to South Terminal Bus Station via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 54m.