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How to Travel from

Gatwick to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$291.13
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$303.79
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$696.18
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from Gatwick Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Victoria station to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to fly which costs $38.04 - $163.04 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $38.04 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Gatwick Airport and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gatwick and Edinburgh is 589 km. The road distance is 697.4 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $206.52 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Edinburgh train from?

Gatwick to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $38.04 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $326.09 and takes 5h 40m. There are no good options to bus between Gatwick to Edinburgh.

Where does the Gatwick to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Edinburgh is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Gatwick to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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