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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$153
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$153
Fastest journey on Sep 07
6 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
6 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 07
1
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 1 trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 572 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 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.
8:08 AM6h11Edinburgh Airport2:19 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
- 8:08 AM6h11Edinburgh Airport2:19 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 355 miles (572 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $132 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $146 (€118).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (5h 21m by train vs 7h 18m by car) and roughly $23 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($146 (€118) vs $169 (€136)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:08 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h11 | 2:19 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 12 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 08:35. The fastest train covers the 355 miles (572 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 355 miles (572 km) |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 7:25 AM |
Last train 8:35 AM |
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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