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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£59

Average price

£93

Fastest journey

10 h 20 m

Average duration

14 h 47 m

Buses per day

Distance

569 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11:3521h55

Edinburgh

09:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£591One-way

2 changes

2nd Cheapest

22:0010h20

Edinburgh

08:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£851One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

22:0010h30

Edinburgh

08:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£851One-way

1 change

23:4018h10

Edinburgh

17:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£881One-way

2 changes

20:4517h55

Edinburgh

14:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£971One-way

2 changes

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:05 Edinburgh	20h25	05:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:35 Edinburgh	21h55	09:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	20:45 Edinburgh	17h55	14:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
National Express NX594 National ExpressNX594	22:00 Edinburgh	10h20	08:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX594 National ExpressNX594	22:00 Edinburgh	10h30	08:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	22:40 Edinburgh	17h00	15:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	23:40 Edinburgh	18h10	17:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buses from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

568 km

Average bus duration

14h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

10h 30m

First bus

09:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express and Megabus coach tickets to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Edinburgh from £26 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £30

FAQs: Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach travel time is 11 h 45 min for the 352 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 09: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 40.

There are 4 coaches a day from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the route from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a coach with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is October.

You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Edinburgh

London

The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to London.

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