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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
572 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
To travel from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.
G80072+
C15217+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
C8301613:126h15Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)19:27Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes- C02012+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C14987+
G2634312:466h33Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)19:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes - G80066+C83012+W83254+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria12:315h56Edinburgh Park (EDP)18:27Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes
G25730+C14990+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G2610413:466h15Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)20:01Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes- C02012+SR500400+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G2634312:426h37Edinburgh, Airport19:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1241One-way3 changes
- G80066+C83012+W83254+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria12:315h56Edinburgh Park (EDP)18:27Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes
- G80072+C15217+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C8301613:126h15Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)19:27Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes
- G25730+C14990+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G2610413:466h15Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)20:01Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes
- C02012+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C14987+G2634312:466h33Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)19:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1181One-way3 changes
- C02012+SR500400+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G2634312:426h37Edinburgh, Airport19:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1241One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 572 km
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£105 Average Price | £97 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80066+W83254+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C83012 | 12:31 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 5h56 | 18:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| SR500400+C02012+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26343 | 12:42 Edinburgh, Airport | 6h37 | 19:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C02012+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26343+C14987 | 12:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 6h33 | 19:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| G80072+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+C15217+C83016 | 13:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 6h15 | 19:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| G25730+G26104+C14990+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | 13:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 6h15 | 20:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 08:35. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 7:25 |
Last train 8:35 |
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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