The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leuchars takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leuchars. 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leuchars. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Leuchars at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Leuchars station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leuchars train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leuchars train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leuchars station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leuchars train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leuchars is 607.8 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Leuchars via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 45m.