The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$174
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $174.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
G84459+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+
C41110
W59510+
C41060
G84459+
C41110
W60030+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
C41060
W60024+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
C41058
W60024+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
C41058
W60030+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
C41060
W57816+
C41058
W59510+
C41060
G84459+
Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+
C41110Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€115 Average price | €84 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W57816+ C41058 | On time 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h32 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W60024+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ C41058 | On time 8:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h25 | 1:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G84459+ Tube from London Bridge to London Kings Cross+ C41110 | On time 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h41 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G84459+ C41110 | On time 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h41 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W59510+ C41060 | On time 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h33 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W60030+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ C41060 | On time 9:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h26 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh by train, bus, or flight
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs easyJet?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for easyJet, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare easyJet with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Official reseller: easyJet tickets can only be bought on Omio or easyJet's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for easyJet tickets. Wanderu do not sell easyJet tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€79) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 16:13. The fastest train covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€79) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 06:44 |
Last train 16:13 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, easyJet, CrossCountry, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh trainsLNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, easyJet, CrossCountry, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh from $38 (€30). 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 London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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