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

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

17 h

Average duration

19 h

Buses per day

Distance

569 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Edinburgh every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 569 km distance in an average of 19 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h .

The slowest buses will take 20 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

22:3019h25

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

17:55Edinburgh

£391One-way

0 changes

23:3019h25

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

18:55Edinburgh

£461One-way

0 changes

21:2020h10

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

17:30Edinburgh

£921One-way

0 changes

15:1517h00

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

08:15Edinburgh

£971One-way

0 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	22:30 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	19h25	17:55 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	23:30 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	19h25	18:55 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	21:20 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	20h10	17:30 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	17h00	08:15 Edinburgh	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

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

Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17h 54m. 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

17h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

11h 10m

First bus

03:40

Last bus

23:45

Price information

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

You can travel by coach between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh with National Express for as low as £37. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Edinburgh 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.

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

Average Duration: 10 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £37

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh.

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

The average journey time by coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is 10 h 40 min to travel the 352 mile long route, with around there are 4 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 45.

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

When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach or flight.

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

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Edinburgh

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

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