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

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs £50 - £130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

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

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

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

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh is 365 miles. The road distance is 405.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

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

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £220 and takes 5h 14m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 9h 43m.

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

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

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh.

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

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

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train

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There are 9 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
1h 59m
£52–123
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Edinburghrideshare 402.9 mi
7h 52m
£16–21
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 41m
£109–327
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 14m
£145–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 43m
£46–183
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 45m
£47–158
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 17m
£92–294
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 56m
£235–359
Drive 402.9 mi
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburghcar 402.9 mi
7h 52m
£98–141

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 363.1 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 14m.

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