Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$44
tomorrow
$50
Wednesday
Thursday
$50
Friday
Saturday
$50
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 0m 5:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $44
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $45
FlixBus 12h 45m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $45
FlixBus 12h 35m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $45
FlixBus 15h 48m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:48 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 45m
      0
      3:50 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      7:50 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 45m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $50
FlixBus 12h 35m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $50
FlixBus 13h 0m 5:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $63
FlixBus 13h 10m 5:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:25 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 45m
      0
      3:50 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      7:50 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      10:05 AM
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      6:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 48m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:48 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 54m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:54 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 38m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:48 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 44m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:54 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $50
FlixBus 12h 45m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 7:45 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh via Leicester, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      7:10 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      11:10 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 18m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 32m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:32 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 24m 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:24 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 8m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:18 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 22m 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:32 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh via Leicester, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      7:10 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      11:10 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
    Travel Time is 2h 33m shorter, and you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh is $38 on 2/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:15 PM
Latest Bus 7:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 353.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
$44
Tuesday 01/27
$50
Wednesday 01/28
Thursday 01/29
$61
Friday 01/30
Saturday 01/31
$50
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
$38
Tuesday 02/03
$51
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
Sunday 02/08
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
Friday 02/13
Saturday 02/14
Sunday 02/15
Monday 02/16
Tuesday 02/17
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
Friday 02/20
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $38, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 13h 0m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $83. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh take?

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from London Gatwick Airport starts at 5:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Edinburgh starts at 7:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Edinburgh route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between London Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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