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Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£178
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 56m
£150–215

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 419.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gatwick Airport via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m.

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