The average train between Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 571.5 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway, and Edinburgh Gateway in around 5h 43m.