The average bus between Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 13h 2m and the fastest bus takes 12h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 7:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 571.5 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 7m.