London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 15

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Lumo
G54552
08:36AM7h48
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
Cheapest
London North Eastern Railway
G50699
09:36AM7h51
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
London North Eastern Railway
P85118
09:41AM7h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
Cheapest
London North Eastern Railway
P85116
09:11AM7h14
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:25PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 15
Lumo
G54552
08:36AM7h48
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
P85116
09:11AM7h14
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:25PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
G50699
09:36AM7h51
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
London North Eastern Railway
P85118
09:41AM7h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers

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Fastest train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 15

Fastest Journey

7 h 14 m

Average

7 h 39 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

569 km

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

Fastest
London North Eastern Railway
P85116
09:11AM7h14
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:25PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
2 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
P85118
09:41AM7h46
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
Lumo
G54552
08:36AM7h48
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
04:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
3 transfers
London North Eastern Railway
G50699
09:36AM7h51
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
05:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1501One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

distanceDistance352 miles (568 km)
durationAverage train duration5 h 33 min
priceAverage train ticket price$153 (€130)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesLNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry or Thameslink

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh cover the 352 miles (568 km) long route taking on average 5 h 33 min with our travel partners like LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $153 (€130), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $101 (€86).

Train companies: East Coast, Virgin Trains and Lumo from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh trains

Travel to Edinburgh from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $86 (€73) with Omio’s train partners East Coast, Virgin Trains and Lumo! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Lumo from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $141

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh.
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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh can start from as little as $101 (€86) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is $153 (€130); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh is 5 h 33 min   to travel the 352 mile (568 km) long route, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 13 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh leaves at 6: 10 PM.
There is 1 train a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh which require at least one change with LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh you can take a train with LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 10 PM.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh by train is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

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