The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 569 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 49 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.
8:005h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:30London Gatwick Airport£771One-way0 changes
9:305h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:19London Gatwick Airport£811One-way0 changes
7:005h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:30London Gatwick Airport£901One-way0 changes
9:005h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:25London Gatwick Airport£1041One-way0 changes
9:005h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:25London Gatwick Airport£1041One-way0 changes
8:005h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:30London Gatwick Airport£771One-way0 changes
7:005h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:30London Gatwick Airport£901One-way0 changes
9:305h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:19London Gatwick Airport£811One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 569 km
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6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h55 | 20:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 12:30 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 13:30 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h25 | 14:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 15:19 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 569 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 569 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 7:00 |
Last train 16:30 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Gatwick Airport from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Gatwick Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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