What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 365 miles. The road distance is 403 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus from?

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train from?

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £220 and takes 4h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus arrive?

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train arrive?

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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Where can I stay near London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

There are 18835+ hotels available in London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 11 ways to travel via train

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by plane, bus, train, subway, rideshare, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 2m
£50–130
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare 400.7 mi
7h 51m
£16–21
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
4h 12m
£72–252
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 56m
£149–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
10h 37m
£53–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3h 47m
£47–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 12m
£104–310
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 20m
£66–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 33m
£66–208
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
6h 46m
£144–269
Drive 400.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car 400.7 mi
7h 51m
£97–140

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

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Distance: 363.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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