How to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh
- 573 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Gatwick to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 23m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 573 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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573 km
Gatwick to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Gatwick → London HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 08m
- 2London Heathrow → London Borough of CamdenbusLocal bus·45m
- 3London Borough of Camden → Edinburghbus
FlixBus·7h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gatwick to Edinburgh works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Gatwick to London, about 1h 8m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Camden (45 min). Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh (7h 50m). In total it's roughly €43 over 10h 23m, 2 transfers.
Gatwick to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 10h 23m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Gatwick to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Gatwick?
About 573 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gatwick to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €43. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Gatwick to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026