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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
572 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport 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 to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Edinburgh Airport every day 3 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 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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.
9:267h02London Gatwick Airport16:28Edinburgh Airport£711One-way0 changes- 8:136h16London Gatwick Airport14:29Edinburgh Airport£801One-way0 changes
8:496h42London Gatwick Airport15:31Edinburgh Airport£1131One-way0 changes
- 8:136h16London Gatwick Airport14:29Edinburgh Airport£801One-way0 changes
- 8:496h42London Gatwick Airport15:31Edinburgh Airport£1131One-way0 changes
- 9:267h02London Gatwick Airport16:28Edinburgh Airport£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 572 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£102 Average Price | £74 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:13 London Gatwick Airport | 6h16 | 14:29 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:49 London Gatwick Airport | 6h42 | 15:31 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:26 London Gatwick Airport | 7h02 | 16:28 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 10:12. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 8:06 |
Last train 10:12 |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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