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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
G08180+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
G773568:00 AM5h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1501One-way2 transfers- C02015+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
G264208:30 AM5h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:19 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1501One-way2 transfers - G80080+
W455633:00 PM5h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:34 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1581One-way1 transfer - G80097+G77340+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria6:00 PM5h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1581One-way2 transfers
- G80091+G77324+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria5:00 PM5h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1581One-way2 transfers
G25682+W454738:26 AM5h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1631One-way1 transfer- G25680+W454833:26 PM5h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:44 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1631One-way1 transfer
- G80061+G77243+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria12:00 PM5h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1631One-way2 transfers
- G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G773568:00 AM5h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1501One-way2 transfers
- G80097+G77340+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria6:00 PM5h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1581One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $4 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $59.
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $142.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
The journey is about 2h 12m faster (5h 22m by train vs 7h 34m by car) and roughly $67 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($142 vs $209). 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 Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W84896+ W34181+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G77344 | On time 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h18 | 12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| G25687+W45472 | On time 6:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h18 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C02042+G26406+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 12:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G08175+W32976 | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h34 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G08175+G77344+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C02002+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26413 | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 1:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G77356 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G08180+W45551 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h34 | 1:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G25682+W45473 | On time 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h18 | 1:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C02015+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26420 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G08186+W45561 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h34 | 2:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G77368 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 2:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C02006+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26427 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 3:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G80049+W45556 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h34 | 3:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G80049+G77372+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C01942+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G26434 | On time 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 4:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G80055+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+G77375 | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 but you can travel from only $25 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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