Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Trains

Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh. 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 14m
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 15m

£145–220

Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:06 PM → 8:29 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
3:36 PM → 8:33 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
4:06 PM → 9:31 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
4:36 PM → 9:37 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:35 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 10:38 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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