The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
5 h 59 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
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 £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for London Gatwick Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 572 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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.
9:196h06Edinburgh Airport15:25London Gatwick Airport£831One-way0 changes
8:355h59Edinburgh Airport14:34London Gatwick Airport£861One-way0 changes
8:086h11Edinburgh Airport14:19London Gatwick Airport£921One-way0 changes
15:266h18Edinburgh Airport21:44London Gatwick Airport£1171One-way0 changes
8:355h59Edinburgh Airport14:34London Gatwick Airport£861One-way0 changes
9:196h06Edinburgh Airport15:25London Gatwick Airport£831One-way0 changes
8:086h11Edinburgh Airport14:19London Gatwick Airport£921One-way0 changes
15:266h18Edinburgh Airport21:44London Gatwick Airport£1171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight 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 £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 572 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £63 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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 today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:08 Edinburgh Airport | 6h11 | 14:19 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 15:26. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 8:08 |
Last train 15:26 |
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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